Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

These Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets are soft and delicious on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside! Use regular breadcrumbs or even almond flour to make these easy nuggets.

Catfish Nuggets in the Air Fryer

Don’t you love easy recipes using the air fryer? It has become our favorite appliance for quickly cooking everything from chicken tenders to pancakes, without added oil. And it’s great for making kid-friendly meals and appetizers. We love to serve these catfish nuggets with chopped veggies or fruit for a picky eater-approved meal that’s full of nutrients!

The breadcrumbs crisp up perfectly on these nuggets, but you can also cook them without. They’re even more flavorful when paired with all sorts of dips and sauces like BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, honey, ketchup, or honey mustard. Everyone loves dips!

Love using your air fryer to cook simple meals? Check out these recipes that crisp up deliciously in the air fryer: Air Fryer Frozen Breaded Chicken Patties, Breaded Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer, and Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Strips.

How To Make Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

Prep air fryer basket with nonstick spray or brush with oil, so breading does not stick to the basket.

Pour about 1/4 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs onto a plate. Dip catfish nuggets in breadcrumbs, on both sides. Then lay them in the air fryer basket.

Once all nuggets have been breaded and placed in air fryer, close it up. Heat at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Note that there is no need to flip these nuggets. They will still brown up on both sides.

When cooking time is over, carefully remove catfish nuggets from air fryer using spatula. Place on serving plate.

Cooking Tips

• This recipe uses seasoned breadcrumbs, but you can also try plain flour, almond flour (keto-friendly) or even plain (no breading)
• If the breadcrumbs do not come seasoned, simply top catfish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper before dipping in the breadcrumbs or flour
• Flipping the nuggets during cooking time is not necessary, as it might disturb the breading, but you are welcome to do so if you prefer

Is Catfish Good in the Air Fryer?

Yes! The air fryer is a great method for cooking juicy, tender catfish. Just make sure the fish is thoroughly thawed before adding seasoning or breading.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

These perfectly crispy nuggets are delightful when topping salads and pasta dishes, such as this Pasta Recipe With Cherry Tomatoes And Ricotta Cheese, this Easy Pasta With Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe, or this Broccoli Apple Salad (Healthy, No Mayo). You can easily make a complete meal by adding these catfish nuggets to a favorite side dish.

Or serve alongside your favorite dips and more air fryer-cooked sides, such as Frozen Cheese Curds In Air Fryer, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges, or Seasoned Potato Wedges.

More Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love

• Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
• Air Fryer Frozen Mac And Cheese
• Frozen Crab Cakes in the Air Fryer
• Steak Bites In The Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
• Whole Fish In The Air Fryer

See Also:

• Air Fryer Frozen Fried Pickles
• Frozen Tilapia In The Air Fryer
• Naan Bread in the Air Fryer