Crispy Egg Nuggets
ContinentalQuick Snacks & Street FoodDesi eggsEasy
Golden, crunchy egg nuggets made from boiled eggs and potato, served with green chutney — a snack kids and adults both love.
Prep time15 min
Cook time10 min
Total time25 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 boiled eggs
- 1 cup mashed potato
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten (for coating)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- oil for frying
- green chutney to serve
Method
- Grate the boiled eggs and mix with mashed potato, black pepper, garlic powder, salt and coriander.
- Shape the mixture into small nuggets.
- Dip each nugget in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Shallow-fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper and serve hot with green chutney.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)290 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)14 g
Carbs (estimate)28 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg). Contains egg and wheat (breadcrumbs). For a lighter version, bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until crisp. Keep the mixture firm — add more breadcrumbs if it feels soft. Do not refreeze fried nuggets.