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air fryer fish cakes

The Best Air Fryer Fish Cakes

These crispy air fryer fish cakes are a delicious twist on a classic dish. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, you’ll want to whip these up time and time again!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, British
Servings 4 servings
Calories 316 kcal

Equipment

  • Air-fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato Masher
  • Spatula
  • Plastic Wraps

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fish fillets cooked and flaked
  • 2 medium potatoes boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko or regular
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs parsley or dill
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flaked fish, mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, mustard, herbs, egg, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix gently until combined.
  • Shape the mixture into patties, about 2 inches wide.
  • Chill the fish cakes in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
  • Lightly spritz the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the fish cakes in a single layer.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your delectable creation!

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your preferences; this is your culinary playground!
  • If you want to make them vegetarian, swap the fish for mashed chickpeas or cooked lentils—the texture will still be divine!

Nutrition

Serving: 2fish cakesCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 321mgPotassium: 876mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3mg
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