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Spicy Fish Nuggets Recipe

Spicy Fish Nuggets Recipe

4.8 from 13 reviews

These Spicy Fish Nuggets are a delicious twist on the classic favorite, featuring a flavorful spice mix and three cooking options: deep frying, air frying, or baking. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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Fish Nuggets:

  • 300 g boneless white fish cut in cubes
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon milk

Fish Spice Mix:

  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 12 teaspoon peri peri seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Fish Spice Mix: Add vinegar, peri peri seasoning, ginger garlic paste, salt, and black pepper to the fish. Sprinkle with flour and coat evenly.
  2. Breading: Mix panko crumbs, all-purpose flour, and dried parsley in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg with milk. Dip fish in egg mixture, then coat with panko mixture. Set aside or freeze.
  3. Cooking Methods: For deep frying, fry nuggets until golden. For air frying, place in a single layer in the basket, spray with oil, and air fry till crispy. For baking, bake at 200C for 15-18 mins.
  4. Serve: Enjoy with tartar sauce or your favorite dip. Sprinkle with extra peri peri seasoning if desired.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the peri peri seasoning.
  • Ensure the fish is fully coated for a crispy texture.
  • Experiment with different dipping sauces for variety.

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Keywords: Fish Nuggets, Spicy, Peri Peri, Appetizer, Easy Recipe