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Home » Recipes » Crispy Baked Salmon Nuggets

Crispy Baked Salmon Nuggets

October 4, 2016 by Ciara Attwell, Updated January 4, 2023

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Delicious crispy baked salmon nuggets made using fresh salmon fillets

crispy baked salmon nuggets in a pile next to a creamy dipping sauce and a side of peas

Salmon

Salmon is one of those foods that I am always trying to get my kids to eat. It is a really great source protein for growing bodies, not to mention an excellent way to get essential Omega-3 fatty acids or “healthy fats” into them. It’s no wonder salmon is known as brain food! 

That all being said, it’s not always easy to get our little ones to eat salmon. Chicken nuggets, are a favourite but I’m going to share today my fool-proof recipe that will have the whole family begging you to make these crispy salmon nuggets time and time again!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Salmon Recipe!

So we know fish is good for us, but like I said before getting a fussy eater or even a non fussy child to eat a piece of salmon or other fresh fish in it’s natural form can be challenging to say the least!

But by turning them into these little crispy seasoned salmon pieces makes them slightly less daunting to kids who may already be familiar with things like fish fingers or chicken nuggets.

And by baking them in the oven, they make a healthier alternative to cooking them in a frying pan or deep fat fryer.

If you have an airfryer, you could even make them as air fryer salmon nuggets instead of baking in the oven!

Ingredients You Will Need For The Salmon Nuggets

  • skinless salmon fillets – I use fresh Norwegian salmon fillets cut into salmon cubes. You can use any type of salmon filets but remember to remove the salmon skin is not using skinless ones!
  • plain flour
  • eggs
  • panko breadcrumbs – this makes the nuggets super crispy!
  • dried mixed herbs
  • salt & pepper
a salmon nugget cut in half to show the fish inside the golden crispy coating

Easy Recipe

This recipe is also really easy to make. It literally takes 4-5 minutes to prep the nuggets and just 12 minutes to bake in the oven.

I usually chop some baby potatoes into wedges and chuck them into the oven at the same time to cook.

So simple and a complete meal ready in less than 20 minutes! This easy dinner would be perfect for a busy mid-week meal.

And if your kids are still dubious, then maybe try serving with some sort of dipping sauce or their favorite sauce that they are already familiar with like some of the following options:

  • ketchup
  • tartar sauce
  • soy sauce
  • mayonnaise

Or just serve with lemon wedges on the side and let them squeeze on their own lemon juice!

You can also get the kids involved in making them. My daughter loves to help me and it’s great to see her get enthusiastic about her food!

Salmon Nugget Storage Instructions

These nuggets are great for batch cooking meaning you can have them prepped and ready to go when you need them. The best and easiest way to to do this is to freeze them after making them but before cooking them.

After Step 3 in the method section, add the nuggets to a tray or plate in a single layer. Freeze for a couple of hours until they are hard and then transfer into a freezer bag or airtight container where they will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.

If cooking from frozen, add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

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Delicious crispy baked salmon nuggets made using Norwegian Salmon

Crispy Baked Salmon Nuggets


★★★★★ 4.9 from 12 reviews
  • Author: Ciara Attwell @ My Fussy Eater
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 2–3 1x
  • Category: Main Meal
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: European
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Description

Delicious crispy baked salmon nuggets made using fresh salmon fillets.


Ingredients

  • 2 Norwegian Salmon fillets
  • 40g / ⅓ cup plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 40g / 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. If using skin on salmon fillets, remove the skin from them first and then and chop them into bite sized chunks or just chop into chunks if using skinless fillets.
  2. In one bowl add the flour. In a second bowl crack in the eggs and whisk with a fork. In a third bowl add the panko breadcrumbs and mix in the dried herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Make the nuggets by taking one chunk of salmon, coating it in the flour, dip it in the egg and then sprinkle on the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all the nuggets have been made.
  4. Lightly grease a baking dish and place the nuggets onto it. Bake in the oven at 220c for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you want to batch cook and freeze these nuggets it’s best to freeze after making them but before cooking. After step 3 add the nuggets to a tray or plate in a single layer. Freeze for a couple of hours then transfer to a bag or container for up to 2 months. To cook, simply cook as per the instructions above, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

1 Serving5901.5 g410 mg17.8 g4.5 g30.7 g1.9 g75.8 g

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Comments

  1. Keira says

    January 23, 2023 at 2:52 am

    Our new favorite recipe for salmon! We made an aioli with sriracha and vegenaise to go with it and it was so good! Thank you for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      January 23, 2023 at 10:55 am

      That’s sounds like a a amazing compliment to go with these nuggets. We will have to try. So glad you enjoy these. Please share photos of your creations with us on Facebook and Instagram, we love seeing them. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Ronnie says

    March 2, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    So good! Clean plates without complaints from my 5 and 3 year olds! Thanks for sharing the recipe

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Rachel says

    February 27, 2022 at 1:26 am

    Is there a good substitution for the egg?

    Reply
    • Bianca Carey Spencer says

      March 1, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Hi Rachel! Have you tried flax egg as a substitute before? We have instructions over on the blog on how to make flax egg here: https://www.myfussyeater.com/make-flax-egg/

      Reply
  4. Anna says

    February 9, 2022 at 9:57 am

    These look great, I’m wondering about trying them in the air fryer…would that work do you think?

    Reply
    • Bianca Carey Spencer says

      March 1, 2022 at 9:31 am

      Hi Anna! We’ve not tried them in the airfryer but that should be absolutely fine! If you do try them in the airfryer, please come back and let us know how you got on!

      Reply
  5. Carla Bellis says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    Could you make these gluten free?

    Reply
    • Bianca Carey Spencer says

      December 13, 2021 at 10:20 am

      Hi Carla, we haven’t tried them with gluten free substitutes, so not sure how they would turn out but yes you could certainly swap out both the flour and the breadcrumbs for gluten free alternatives. If you do try it, do let us know how they turn out!

      Reply
  6. Sophia says

    April 23, 2021 at 8:20 pm

    What herbs did you use? I look forward to making these!

    Reply
    • Bianca Carey Spencer says

      April 28, 2021 at 8:05 am

      Hi Sophia, the mixed herbs jars we use, typically comprise of basil, marjoram, oregano and thyme. Hope you enjoy the nuggetd!

      Reply
  7. Kerly says

    November 6, 2020 at 12:59 am

    This was a great idea!!! Very easy to make and very tasty!

    Definitely worth the try

    ★★★★

    Reply
  8. Emma says

    August 2, 2020 at 8:28 pm

    Thank you so much for this recipe. Recently I have not been able to get my daughter to eat fish but she absolutely loved these! I will certainly be making them again. I’m hoping to make a big batch next time and freeze some. Can you tell me how long they should take to cook from frozen?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Lakshmi Uthale says

    May 8, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    Thank you so much for the yummy recipe.. My fussy 3 year old daughter just loved it…

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Tamara says

    April 10, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    Brilliant recipe and perfect for getting my 9 and 10 year olds to eat salmon. I lightly toasted breadcrumbs made from old bread in the oven to make the breadcrumb which works well as nice and crispy.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    October 9, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    Delicious. Thought I was wasting my time as my little one is extremely fussy! But they went down a storm thanks xx

    Reply
  12. Alisa says

    September 2, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Yum! A hit with my toddler and his friends !

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  13. Megan says

    July 2, 2019 at 10:32 am

    I made these for my 3yr old tonight and he devoured them. I think they’ll become part of my rotation of meals. Thank you

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Carlene says

    July 4, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    Can these be frozen once cooked?

    Reply
  15. Alex adam says

    April 23, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    Oh wow!!! If I could kiss you I would!! Just made this meal for my notoriously fussy 10yr old and my 28month old. My 10 year old said it was best meal she’s had in ages (which believe me made me literally well up with tears as she is the ultimate fussy eater) and my 18month old tucked in despite been off colour and off his food today. Happy days thank you soooo much. I am definitely going to give your other recepies a go.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      April 24, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      Oh wow, that’s brilliant!

      Reply
  16. Brooke says

    March 19, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Really enjoyed making these with my little man and they tasted so good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Laura says

    August 14, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    Delicious, we both had these for dinner tonight! Thank you

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      August 14, 2017 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  18. Sarah says

    February 22, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    Do you need to prebake the Salmon?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      February 23, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Nope they cook under the breadcrumbs in the oven!

      Reply
  19. Gabby says

    November 16, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    Just what the doctor orededr, thankity you!

    Reply
  20. kathryn says

    October 26, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    can you freeze these for later as well?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      October 26, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Yes you can! Make them up as usual but don’t cook. Freeze them in a single layer and then transfer to a freezer bag!

      Reply
      • Kelly says

        April 19, 2017 at 10:20 pm

        Hi when you say freeze in a single layer what does this mean?

        Also how did you defrost these?

        Reply
        • Ciara Attwell says

          April 20, 2017 at 8:42 am

          Freezing in a single layer means having them laid out on a plate or tray, not touching, so that they don’t stick together when they freeze. You can then cook them from frozen, just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

          Reply

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