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Air Fryer Fish Cakes Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful air fryer fish cakes made with white fish fillets, mashed potatoes, and fresh herbs. These golden-brown patties are perfect for a quick and healthy meal, cooked to perfection with minimal oil using an air fryer.

  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 8 fish cakes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes, cooled
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, plus 1/4 cup for coating
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Olive oil spray (for air fryer basket and fish cakes)

Instructions

  1. Season the fish. Pat dry the white fish fillets to remove excess moisture. Rub them evenly with olive oil, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper, ensuring they are fully coated for flavor.
  2. Cook the fish in the air fryer. Place the seasoned fillets in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook the fish for 8 to 10 minutes until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Cooling for 5 minutes helps with handling in the next step.
  3. Flake the cooked fish. Transfer the cooled fish to a bowl and use a fork to gently break it into medium-sized flakes. Avoid mashing to maintain texture.
  4. Mix the fish cake base. In a medium bowl, combine the flaked fish, cooled mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, chopped parsley, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and the remaining salt and pepper. Stir gently but thoroughly until the mixture binds together without overmixing.
  5. Shape the fish cakes. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a patty approximately 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Coat each patty lightly with the extra breadcrumbs by dipping both sides.
  6. Air fry the fish cakes. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the coated fish cakes in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray. Air fry at 390°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway at 6 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve. Plate the hot fish cakes with lemon wedges and sprinkle extra chopped parsley on top. Offer a dipping sauce like tartar sauce, plain yogurt sauce, or lemon mayo for added flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure fish fillets are dry before seasoning for optimal air frying results.
  • Use cooled mashed potatoes to help bind the mixture without making it too sticky.
  • Do not overmix the fish cake mixture to retain a nice texture.
  • Cooking time in the air fryer may vary slightly depending on fish thickness and air fryer model.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, fish cakes can be pan-fried in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

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