Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets
This crispy, golden Catfish Nuggets airfryer recipe is a quick and easy seafood delight! Perfectly seasoned bites with a zesty homemade aioli—your family will love them!
Ingredients
Catfish Nuggets Ingredients
- 1 lb. Catfish Fillets
- ½ Cup Flour
- ½ Cup Fine Cornmeal
- 2 tsp. Seafood Seasoning Old Bay or The Like
- 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Egg
Garlic Bay Aioli Ingredients
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp. Seafood Seasoning Old Bay or The Like
- 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ¼ tsp. Pepper
Instructions
- Let the fillets dry to touch, and then chop into 1” - 2” nugget pieces. In a shallow bowl, combine the buttermilk with the whisked egg. Add the nuggets to the milk wash and make sure the fish is fully coated. Combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, and seafood seasoning in a large gallon storage bag, and shake it well.
- Add the nuggets to the flour cornmeal mixture, and shake the nuggets until they are fully coated. Fully spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the nuggets. Coat the nuggets in oil and cook in the air fryer at 370ºf for 10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy. Mix the ingredients for the aioli and serve with your favorite fried potato.
Notes
Dry the Fish Thoroughly: Ensuring the catfish is dry before coating helps the breading adhere better.
Cut Uniform Nugget Sizes: Similar-sized pieces cook evenly in the air fryer, avoiding undercooked or overcooked spots.
Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: Leave space between nuggets for even air circulation and crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 27gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 631mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
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