5 from 10 votes
Quick & Easy Fish Katsu Bites
Quick & Easy Fish Katsu Bites are small, seasoned pieces of flaky white fish coated in cornstarch, egg, and crispy panko breadcrumbs, then fried until golden. Served with a spicy Sriracha mayo, these bites have a crunchy exterior with tender, cooked-through fish inside. They make a convenient appetizer or snack with a nicely balanced texture and flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
216 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 14 oz haddock or cod/halibut/pollack fillets, fillets
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs, use more if needed
- 1 large egg beaten
- ¼ - ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 teaspoon salt or as needed
- ½ tsp black pepper or as needed
- vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise or regular mayo, Japanese style
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Dice fish fillets into bite-sized pieces, about 1.5-inch wide.
- Pat your diced fish dry with a paper towel on both sides.
- Evenly season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Evenly coat each piece of fish in cornstarch, beaten egg and lastly panko breadcrumbs ensuring no bald spots.
- Heat 2-inches of vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat (around 350 degrees F with a digital instant read thermometer). To check if the oil is hot enough without a thermometer, place a wooden chopstick in the middle and if bubbles form, it's time to fry the fish.
- Fry the fish in small batches on all sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes each side and cooked through. Note: cooked fish has an internal temperature of 145 F.
- Transfer fried fish to a wire rack or paper towel lined baking sheet to remove excess oil.
- In a small bowl, combine Sriracha Mayo sauce ingredients and enjoy with fish bites.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1592mg
(66%)
Potassium
110mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
133IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1592mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.