The effect of whey protein added in batters on quality attributes of deep-fried battered and breaded fish nuggets including oil and water content, pick-up value, texture, color, microstructure, and transfer of oil during frying was investigated in this study. The results showed that when 4% of whey protein was added in batters, the deep-fried battered and breaded fish nuggets had better sensory quality, lower fat content in crust, and higher water content in fish nuggets. Moreover, the structure of crust was compact and the pores in fish nugget...