Crispy Air Fryer Fish Nuggets with Healthy Special Dipping Sauce
Prep Time
5mins
Cook Time
10mins
Total Time
15mins
Crispy Air Fryer Fish Nuggets made with Alaskan pollock, a crunchy cracker-Parmesan coating, and a healthier Greek yogurt special sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes for an easy family dinner.
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
16-ozAlaskan pollock filletsor any firm white fish
¼cupflourgluten-free if needed
2eggswhisked
2/3cupRitz cracker crumbsor really any cracker
1/3cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1teaspoongarlic powder
Avocado or olive oil spray
Greek Yogurt Special Sauce
1/3cupplainnonfat Greek yogurt
3Tablespoonolive oil or avo oil mayonnaise
3Tablespoonsugar-free ketchup
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
3/4teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspoongarlic salt
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
Instructions
First, prepare sauce by mixing together all ingredients in a small bowl, mixing well to remove lumps. Stick in fridge until fish is finished.
With paper towel, pat excess moisture from pollock fillets. Cut into approximate 1 ½ chunks; set aside.
Place crackers in a zip-top baggie and “crumb” by using a rolling pin on the until a coarse crumb mixture has been created. Add Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; toss around in bag until mixed. Pour out into a shallow bowl.
In a second shallow bowl, add the flour. And, in a third shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.
Pu each fish piece, one by one first in the flour, then in the beaten egg mixture to coat, and then in the breadcrumbs, tossing until coated.
Place breaded nugget in air fryer tray or basket and repeat process until all fish pieces have been prepped.
Heat air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray pollock nuggets with a quick spritz of avocado or olive oil. Air fry for approximately 9-10 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through.