Is a convection oven the same thing as an air fryer?

If you have a convection or true convection setting on your own, this is basically the same as having a huge air fryer. An air-fryer is not actually frying food. It is cooking the food with convection baking. However, because air fryers are much smaller than ovens, they can cook the same amount of food in a shorter time. This is the air-fryer I have .

What is the best fish for fish and chips?

My favorite fish for making keto fish and chips is cod or halibut. Haddock and pollock are also good options. Any thick, flaky white fish will work. I get all my sustainable, wild-caught seafood here .

What can I use for breading if I do not like pork rinds?

There are a couple of different options here. You can substitute the crushed pork rinds for blanched almond flour to make almond flour fish nuggets. Alternately, you can use a mix of equal parts of parmesan cheese, almond flour, and golden flaxseed.

What are good oils for frying?

Some healthy fats that are good for high-heat cooking are coconut oil, tallow, ghee, avocado oil, and olive oil.

Crispy Fish Nuggets - Air Fryer - Keto - Peace Love and Low Carb

Description

These Crispy Fish Nuggets are not the frozen fish sticks of your youth. They are breaded with a low carb, gluten free breading, seasoning with lemon pepper, air-fried until perfectly crispy and then served with a deliciously savory tartar sauce recipe. Best of all, they only have 5 ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds cod fillets (I get my wild-caught cod here)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 cup coconut flour (I use this brand)
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons water
1 batch Nut Free Keto Breading (get the recipe here)
avocado oil, for the baking sheet
Garlic Dill Tartar Sauce, for serving (get the recipe here)
lemon slices, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer or convection oven to 400°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet or the tray of your air fryer with spray avocado oil. Alternatively, you can use a paper towel to grease the baking sheet or tray with a little avocado oil. (If you are using an air fryer with a basket, spray both sides of the breaded fish nuggets before putting them into the basket.)
Pat the cod fillets dry and season with the lemon pepper seasoning. Cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks.
Set up 3 shallow bowls. Add the coconut flour to the first bowl, eggs and water to the second bowl, and the breading to the third bowl. Use a fork to whisk the eggs and water together.
Coat a piece of cod in the coconut flour, then dredge it in the egg wash, then coat it in the breading mixture. Repeat this process with all of the cod pieces.
Place the breaded cod on the prepared baking sheet. If you are using the cooking spray, lightly spray the tops of the nuggets.
Bake at 400°F, on the middle rack for 10 to 12 minutes (if using a convection oven). Cook on broil for an additional 2 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown. If you are using an air fryer with a basket, gently place the breaded nuggets into the basket and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. If you are using a toaster oven /air fryer combo, place the breaded cod on the prepared air fryer tray and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve with tartar sauce and fresh lemon slices.

Notes

net carbs per serving: 4g
If your oven has a convection setting or a true convection setting, this is the same as air frying. Using one of these settings will get your nuggets nice and crispy.
If you do not like coconut flour, or you are allergic, you can omit it. However, it does help the breading stay on.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Seafood
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: English

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 328
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 6.9g
Fiber: 2.8g
Protein: 43.4g