Panko Catfish Nuggets
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 7 to 8 minutes | Serves 4
2 medium catfish fillets, cut into chunks (approximately 1 × 2 inch)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs
2 tablespoons skim milk
½ cup cornstarch
1 cup panko bread crumbs
Cooking spray
- In a medium bowl, season the fish chunks with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, beat together the eggs with milk until well combined.
- Place the cornstarch and bread crumbs into separate shallow dishes.
- Dredge the fish chunks one at a time in the cornstarch, coating well on both sides, then dip in the egg mixture, shaking off any excess, finally press well into the bread crumbs. Spritz the fish chunks with cooking spray.
- Arrange the fish chunks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
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Put the air fryer basket on the baking pan and slide into Rack Position 2, select Air Fry, set temperature to 390ºF (199ºC), and set time to 8 minutes.
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Flip the fish chunks halfway through the cooking time.
- When cooking is complete, they should be no longer translucent in the center and golden brown. Remove the fish chunks from the oven to a plate. Serve warm.