Name: Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces; 3/4 cup seasoned fish fry coating (such as Louisiana® Fish Fry Products); nonstick cooking spray

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Catfish Nuggets in Air Fryer

Ingredients:

1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup seasoned fish fry coating (such as Louisiana Fish Fry Products)
Nonstick cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat the air fryer to 400F (200C).
Place the seasoned breading mix in a gallon-size plastic resealable bag.
Add the catfish pieces into the bag, seal it, and shake to coat the fish evenly with the breading.
Spread the breaded catfish nuggets out on a baking sheet and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Transfer the nuggets to the air fryer basket, arranging them in an even layer with the sprayed side down. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Spray the tops of the nuggets with more nonstick cooking spray.
Air fry the nuggets for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, use tongs to flip the nuggets over and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes.
Once the nuggets are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 405
Total Fat: 24g (30% DV)
Saturated Fat: 6g (29% DV)
Cholesterol: 143mg (48% DV)
Sodium: 496mg (22% DV)
Total Carbohydrate: 14g (5% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
Protein: 32g (64% DV)
Calcium: 78mg (6% DV)
Iron: 3mg (14% DV)
Potassium: 602mg (13% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amounts are based on available nutrient data. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Comments

QuaintOil5159

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I buy the nuggets from Kroger for 2.99 LB. The Filets are 7.00 LB. I use the nuggets to make PoBoys. They work perfectly..... I use Louisiana New Orleans Style Fish Fry. The recipe does not need any tweaking at all. The nuggets I get are from the belly flap, they are too small to be sold as filets and have too much great meat to be thrown away, and they are already the right size.

SnappyBay1600

06/22/2022 07:12:56 PM

You only need a little spray oil or they get very soggy, otherwise so easy and yummy with tartar sauce!

GrittyKelp1971

09/07/2024 04:35:22 AM

I made my own salt free Louisiana fish fry seasoning and seasoned my nuggets. They came out nice and crispy, just like if I deep fried them. I was delightfully surprised by that fact and now I'm making them again!

ProCup5578

02/01/2025 11:30:59 PM

So I made this airfried recipe today and it came out great! I followed the recipe, except when it comes to seasonings, I LOVE SPICY, SPICY, SPICY!! So I added about 1 tablespoon of Creole seasoning to the dry mixture. I had tartar sauce so that was my dipping sauce and it really complimented the catfish well. I served it with roasted red bell peppers and green beans. I also made a salad and finished it off with a homemade banana nut loaf with cinnamon honey butter. Yummy!! Thank you for this delicious and very simple recipe!!

SnazzyTaro2384

12/13/2024 11:29:48 PM

Easy with Cajun breading and my husband loved it.

Valerie

09/11/2025 12:03:41 AM

Fish came out good n crispy.. pleased👍🏽

petefam

05/19/2025 02:07:59 AM

I made surf and turf for dinner, Steak and tilapia, with broccoli /cauliflower , baked potato and cheese sauce. Husband and son ate all of the fish and steak, did not touch anything else except a class of strawberry milk. BOY they are spoiled. Great recipe.

Lisa Clark

02/20/2025 11:22:54 PM

Everyone thought it took hours to make.

Stephanie Miller

01/16/2025 09:42:41 PM

Made it with simple ingredients — amazing.

Helen Martinez

08/17/2024 11:21:36 PM

Tried it today — WOW! 😍

Jill Rubin De CedresDinardi

08/06/2024 10:48:47 PM

EASY PEASY! I'm not a great chef when it comes to fish. This will be my go to from now on.

Russell A Jennings

02/05/2024 05:08:07 PM

PERFECT DISH. Saves time and money.

Jocelyn Giles

05/31/2023 07:36:14 PM

Looks good, tastes great

OrangeTimer6546

01/21/2023 10:35:42 AM

These were ok. But I think I will stick to pan frying my fish - much better control in getting them to the right doneness.

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets