Recipes

Fried Tilapia Nuggets

Serves 4·Prep 15 mins·Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

For the Tilapia Nuggets:
  • Tilapia fillets (cut into bite-sized nuggets)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder
  • Lemon juice
  • All-purpose flour
  • Eggs (beaten)
  • Breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
  • Oil, for frying
For the Tartar Sauce:
  • Mayonnaise
  • Pickles (finely chopped)
  • Lemon juice
  • Mustard
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season. Season the tilapia nuggets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Bread. Coat each piece in flour, then dip in egg, and finally cover with breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Fry. Heat oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.

  4. 4

    Make the tartar sauce. Mix all tartar sauce ingredients until smooth.

  5. 5

    Serve. Serve hot with the sauce on the side.