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Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets Recipe

Crunchy and delicious catfish nuggets made easy in the air fryer.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb catfish fillets cut into nugget-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup flour
  • cooking spray oil

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. Place flour in a third bowl.
  5. Coat catfish pieces in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with the cornmeal mixture.
  6. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the catfish nuggets in the basket in a single layer.
  7. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Air Fryer, Catfish, Nuggets
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