Name: Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb catfish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Cooking spray

Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets Recipe

Margalit Staley Modified: August 13, 2024

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How To Make Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 12 minutes

Total: 27 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb catfish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each catfish nugget into the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
Cook for 6 minutes, then flip the nuggets over and cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve hot with tartar sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories : 340kcal
Total Fat : 6g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 92mg
Sodium : 670mg
Total Carbohydrates : 32g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugars : 2g
Protein : 36g

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