Fried Catfish Nuggets

Name: Fried Catfish Nuggets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves; 1 cup spicy brown mustard; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon baking soda

⏱️ Ready in 35 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 1 views

Fried Catfish Nuggets is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in just 35 minutes. Made with 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves, 1 cup spicy brown mustard, 1 quart vegetable oil for frying and 2 cups all-purpose flour, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves

1 cup spicy brown mustard

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon baking soda

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.9g 28%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 898mg 39%

Total Carbohydrate 26.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%

Total Sugars 0.1g

Protein 22.8g 46%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Place the catfish pieces into a mixing bowl and sprinkle with thyme leaves.

Toss until the catfish is evenly coated with the thyme.

Mix in the mustard with your hands.

Cover, and refrigerate overnight, up to 24 hours.

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Whisk the flour, salt, black pepper, and baking soda together in a mixing bowl.

Dip the catfish pieces one at a time into the flour mixture and shake off the excess.

Fry the catfish nuggets in batches until they are no longer translucent in the center and are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Let the oil come back up to temperature between batches.

Drain the nuggets on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.