How to Cook Fried Fish Nuggets - Cubed Whitefish Chunks - Classic Recipes

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is lower in calories and can mimic texture, while canned fish is more economical.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: air fryer

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Using an air fryer reduces fat content.

Grind the dry rub ingredients: onion powder, salt, white pepper, dried dill, safflower flour, coriander, and black pepper.

Mix the dry rub evenly with the fish, layering it well.

Prepare the wet marinade with fish sauce, coconut aminos, lemon juice, and oil. Let the fish sit in this marinade for 15 minutes.

In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rice flour, salt, turmeric, and black pepper.

Coat the marinated fish in the flour mixture, ensuring they have space to move around to avoid sticking.

Heat oil to 375°F for frying.

Fry the fish for about 2 minutes on each side, adjusting for thickness.

Use chopsticks or a gentle tool to remove the fish from the oil and place them in a basket to cool.

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