Terrific N Tasty Tuna Nuggets
Get ready to savor the irresistible crunch and flavor of these Terrific N Tasty Tuna Nuggets! Perfectly golden on the outside and tender on the inside, these homemade nuggets are a breeze to whip up and packed with protein thanks to canned tuna. A delicious blend of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, and parsley elevate their taste, while a quick pan-fry gives them a satisfying crispy texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, these nuggets make an excellent appetizer, snack, or kid-friendly meal. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightfully flavorful bite that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they come together into a cohesive mixture that can be shaped.
Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a nugget-shaped ball or patty. Repeat with the remaining mixture until you have formed all the nuggets.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the nuggets to the skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook the nuggets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip them gently.
Transfer the cooked nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the Terrific N Tasty Tuna Nuggets warm with your favorite dipping sauces or as part of a meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 260 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 3492 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
