Source: Freeskyline, AdobeStockLooking for a light and healthy dinner? Then try fish cakes! You can cook them quickly and easily in an air fryer. Read on for the best recipes in our selection!
1. Air Fryer Fish Cakes with Onion
Source: AdobeStockDelicious, appetizing, and most importantly – completely lean!
You will need: 400 g fish mince, 1 onion, 1 egg, 2 tbsp semolina, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and mix the mince with all ingredients except the breadcrumbs. Season to taste and let it sit for 10-15 minutes for the semolina to swell.
Form the fish cakes and roll them in breadcrumbs. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, make a few punctures in it, place the fish cakes inside, and cook for about 30 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius. Be sure to flip them after 15 minutes!
2. Air Fryer Fish Cakes with Bread
Source: AdobeStockA classic homemade recipe with soaked white bread.
You will need: 500 g pollock, cod, or other fish fillet, 200 g onion, 1 egg, 100 g white bread, 50-80 ml milk, salt, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Soak the bread in milk, then gently squeeze it out. Mince and sauté the onion until soft. Pass the fish fillet through a meat grinder, mix all ingredients, and season the resulting mince.
Form the fish cakes and roll them in breadcrumbs. Line the air fryer rack with parchment paper, make a few punctures in it, and place the fish cakes. Cook for 20 minutes at 200-220 degrees Celsius, then flip and cook for another 15 minutes.
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3. Air Fryer Pink Salmon Fish Cakes
Source: AdobeStockThey turn out doubly juicy – thanks to the pink salmon.
You will need: 500 g pink salmon fillet, 150 g white bread, 1 egg, salt, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Cut off the crusts from the bread and soak it in a small amount of warm water. Pass the pink salmon fillet through a meat grinder and mix with the bread, egg, salt, and spices.
Refrigerate the resulting mince for 20-25 minutes, then form the fish cakes and roll them in breadcrumbs. Line the air fryer rack with foil, make a few holes, and place the fish cakes there; you can also lightly grease the foil with a small amount of vegetable oil. Bake for about 15 minutes at 230 degrees Celsius, then flip and cook for another 10 minutes.
4. Air Fryer Fish Cakes with Rice
Source: AdobeStockIf the mince turns out too liquid, add a little more breadcrumbs.
You will need: 400 g hake or cod fillet, 200 g cooked rice, 1 egg, 40 g herbs, 1 tbsp breadcrumbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Pass the fish fillet through a meat grinder, chop the herbs, and mix all the ingredients from the recipe together. Form the fish cakes and place them on a parchment-lined air fryer rack. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 230 degrees Celsius and flip once during the process.
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5. Air Fryer Fish Cakes with Pork Fat
Source: AdobeStockFor those who prefer richer and more satisfying fish cakes.
You will need: 500 g fish mince, 150 g pork fat, 1 onion, 1 egg, 4 tbsp semolina, salt, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Pass the pork fat and onion through a meat grinder and mix them with the fish mince, egg, semolina, salt, and spices. Let the mince sit for 15 minutes, then form fish cakes from it and roll them in breadcrumbs. Line the air fryer rack with parchment paper, make a few punctures in it, and place the fish cakes. Bake for 15 minutes at 230 degrees Celsius, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes.
6. Air Fryer Fish Cakes with Oats
Source: AdobeStockThis recipe is for those who follow a healthy diet.
You will need: 400 g fish mince, 1 onion, 1 egg, 2 tbsp rolled oats, salt, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Chop the onion using any convenient method, lightly crush the rolled oats, and mix everything with the fish mince, egg, salt, and spices. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, form the fish cakes, and roll them in breadcrumbs.
Line the rack with foil, make holes in it, spray with oil, and place the fish cakes. Bake for approximately 20 minutes in the air fryer at 200-220 degrees Celsius, then flip and bake for another 15 minutes.
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7. Air Fryer Fish Cakes with Potatoes
Source: AdobeStockGolden and delicious, your family will surely love them!
You will need: 500 g fish mince, 150 g potatoes, 1 egg, 50 g flour, 50 g breadcrumbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Boil and mash the potatoes into a puree. Mix the cooled potato puree with the egg and fish mince, season, and add breadcrumbs. Let the resulting mince sit for 15 minutes, then knead thoroughly, beat, and form the fish cakes. Roll them in flour and place them on the air fryer rack. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 220-230 degrees Celsius and flip once during the process.
8. Air Fryer Fish Cakes with Carrots
Source: AdobeStockCarrots not only make them healthier but also add an appetizing hue.
You will need: 600 g pollock or other fish fillet, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1-2 eggs, 30-50 g white bread, salt, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion with carrots until golden. Pass the fish fillet, sautéed vegetables, and bread lightly soaked in water through a meat grinder, add the egg, and season the mince.
Knead it thoroughly, form the fish cakes, and roll them in breadcrumbs. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, make punctures in it, place the fish cakes inside, and bake for 20 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
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9. Air Fryer Salmon Fish Cakes
Source: AdobeStockThese homemade fish cakes will impress even experienced gourmets!
You will need: 500 g salmon fillet, 2 onions, 1 egg, 50 g white bread, 100 ml milk, salt, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Soak the bread in milk, squeeze it out, and put it in a blender. Add the chopped onion, blend, then add the salmon fillet. Blend everything again and mix the resulting fish mince with the egg and spices. If it's too liquid, add a little semolina or breadcrumbs. Form the fish cakes and roll them in breadcrumbs, place them in the air fryer basket, and bake for 15 minutes at 230 degrees Celsius, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
10. Air Fryer Fish Cakes with Zucchini
Source: AdobeStockJuicy, and they simply melt in your mouth!
You will need: 500 g fish mince, 100 g zucchini, 50 g onion, 1 egg, 40 g semolina, 20 g herbs, salt, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, grate and lightly squeeze the zucchini, and mix everything with the fish mince, egg, semolina, and chopped herbs. Season and let the mince sit for 15 minutes, then form fish cakes from it and roll them in breadcrumbs. Line the air fryer rack with parchment paper, make a few holes, and place the fish cakes. Bake for about 30 minutes at 220-230 degrees Celsius, but flip once during cooking.