The Best Fish Nuggets EVER | Easy Homemade Recipe

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of sweet smoked paprika into a large bowl and mix until well combined.

Add 1/2 cup of water to the dry ingredients and whisk until you have a creamy batter with no lumps.

Measure out 1 cup of plain breadcrumbs into a separate bowl and season with 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt, mixing well.

Pat 400 grams of thawed hake fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess water.

Season the hake fillets with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then cut each fillet into 1.5-inch squares.

Coat each piece of fish in the batter, shaking off excess, then coat in the seasoned breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage.

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add 1/2 cup of sunflower oil, heating for about 4 minutes until hot.

Add the fish nuggets to the pan in batches, cooking for about 2 minutes and 15 seconds to 2 and a half minutes per side, flipping halfway through.

Remove the cooked fish nuggets using a slotted spoon and transfer to a dish lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Continue cooking the remaining fish nuggets in batches until all are done.

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