Tuna Nuggets
Tuna Nuggets
Ingredients
- 12 ounces tuna, canned, drained
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup potato, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup spring onion, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons liquid seasoning
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, 1 cup of diced carrots, 1 cup of diced potato, 1 diced onion, 6 cloves of minced garlic, and 1/4 cup of chopped spring onion.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of chicken powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 2 tablespoons of liquid seasoning, 1 cup of bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup of cornstarch to the bowl with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Wearing gloves, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together by hand until well combined and a cohesive mixture is formed. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Take a spoonful of the mixture and form it into a square or nugget shape using your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the formed nuggets on a plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Heat approximately 3 cups of vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium heat. The oil should be deep enough to submerge the nuggets. Once hot (around 350°F), carefully place the formed nuggets into the oil using a spatula, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Deep fry the nuggets for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown on all sides and are cooked through.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Once golden brown, remove the nuggets from the oil using a slotted spoon or spider strainer to drain excess oil. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve the delicious Tuna nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Tuna Nuggets
- 12 ounces tuna, canned, drained
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup potato, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup spring onion, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons liquid seasoning
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, 1 cup of diced carrots, 1 cup of diced potato, 1 diced onion, 6 cloves of minced garlic, and 1/4 cup of chopped spring onion.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of chicken powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 2 tablespoons of liquid seasoning, 1 cup of bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup of cornstarch to the bowl with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Wearing gloves, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together by hand until well combined and a cohesive mixture is formed. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Take a spoonful of the mixture and form it into a square or nugget shape using your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the formed nuggets on a plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Heat approximately 3 cups of vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium heat. The oil should be deep enough to submerge the nuggets. Once hot (around 350°F), carefully place the formed nuggets into the oil using a spatula, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Deep fry the nuggets for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown on all sides and are cooked through.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Once golden brown, remove the nuggets from the oil using a slotted spoon or spider strainer to drain excess oil. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve the delicious Tuna nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauce.