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Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

Air fryer catfish nuggets are golden and crispy just like traditional fried catfish, but they're made without all the oil and cleanup and served in easy to eat bite sized pieces.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs catfish filets thawed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Cut catfish filets into 1-inch chunks. Lay them on a plate lined with paper towel to absorb any liquid from them.
  2. Place flour in one bowl, eggs (whisked) in another bowl, and panko crumbs, garlic powder and salt in a third bowl.
  3. Coat each piece of catfish in flour (shaking off the excess), dredge them in egg, and finally coat them in the panko mixture.
  4. Place breaded pieces into your greased air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in batches.
  5. Air fryer at 400º for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Breading should turn golden brown and fish should be flaky.

Notes

  • Preheat your air fryer before cooking. This ensures that the nuggets are cooked evenly and reach the correct temperature.
  • Lightly spray your nuggets with non-stick cooking spray before frying. This helps ensure that the breading doesn't stick to the air fryer basket and becomes evenly crispy and golden brown.
  • Evenly space the nuggets. Make sure the catfish nuggets in the air fryer are not touching or overcrowded in the basket.
  • Let them rest. After removing your nuggets from the air fryer, let them rest for a few minutes. This lets the internal temperature equalize and allows the coating to set, ensuring a pleasant texture when you bite into them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 108kcal (5%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Potassium 406mg (12%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Potassium 406mg 9%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.