Crispy Catfish Bites
Bite-sized catfish pieces are coated in crisp breadcrumbs seasoned with lemon pepper, then fried until golden and crunchy outside while remaining tender inside. These easy nuggets make a tasty appetizer or casual snack, especially when served warm.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Catfish Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, mix dry bread crumbs and lemon pepper. Place egg substitute in a separate small bowl. Dip catfish pieces in the egg substitute, then in the bread crumb mixture to coat.
- 2
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place coated catfish pieces in the hot oil. Fry on both sides until lightly browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
Dip the catfish pieces into the egg substitute, then coat them in the bread crumb mixture.
- 4
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Lay the coated catfish pieces in the hot oil.
- 6
Fry on both sides until lightly browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 00:15:00.
- 7
Drain on paper towels.
- Calories 308.73 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 21.82 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 21.37 g 8%
- Total Fat 15.02 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 1.73 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 258.09 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 45.4 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.31 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 171.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Catfish Bites is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Catfish, Egg Replacer, and Lemon Pepper. Each serving provides about 308.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Catfish Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Catfish, Egg Replacer, Lemon Pepper, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Catfish Bites?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 308.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Catfish Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Catfish Bites healthy?
- Crispy Catfish Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 308.73 calories and 21.82 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 258.09 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.73 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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