OVEN-FRIED FISH NUGGETS

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My husband and I love fried fish, but we're both trying to cut back on dietary fat. I came up with this oven-baked version. He likes it as much as deep-fried fish, so I know it's a winner. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup crushed cornflakes
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds cod fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Coat fish with butter-flavored spray, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked fish nuggets on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a resealable freezer container; return to freezer. To use, preheat oven to 375°. Bake nuggets on a rack on a greased baking sheet 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges