Description

No one will be able to resist air fryer catfish nuggets! Tender fish bites coated in super-crispy breading are perfect for dipping in sauce.

Cuisine American

Servings 4servings

Calories 395kcal

Ingredients

3catfish filetsthawed

¾cupbuttermilk

1large eggbeaten well

3tablespoonswater

1 ½cupspanko bread crumbs

⅓cupall-purpose flour

1teaspoonkosher salt

½teaspoongarlic powder

½teaspoonpaprika

½teaspoonblack pepper

Lemon wedgesfor serving

Instructions

• Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1 to 2-inch chunks and place in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the buttermilk over the fish and let it sit for 10-20 minutes at room temperature.

In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg well with 3 tablespoons of water. In another bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.

• Drain the catfish through a fine mesh strainer. Dredge each piece in the egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture, shaking off excess.

• Preheat the air fryer basket to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes and working in batches, place the breaded nuggets in a single layer in the basket. Spray lightly with cooking oil spray.

• Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping over halfway through cook time.

• Remove when the nuggets are fully cooked to 145 degrees F and fork tender in the middle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 845mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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