These homemade fish cakes are the perfect way to indulge your seafood craving. Quick and easy, they’re the perfect combination of fresh fish and all your favorite bold-flavored toppings.
Flakey tender fish mixed with leftover mashed potatoes coated and air fried to a crisp golden brown perfection. These crispy fish cakes are such a simple seafood recipe and yet so satisfying. They make a delicious, easy dinner and this brain food is packed with lean protein, and it’s got a delightful blend of savory, tangy flavors and crispy texture to boot.
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 lbs white fish fillets thawed and patted dry
- ▢ 2 cups mashed potatoes cooled (alternatively 8 oz Idahoan buttery homestyle mashed potatoes flakes, cooked as directed on the package)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon sour cream
- ▢ ½ teaspoon Salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Chives
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Girl carnivore over easy spice blend or Italian Spice blend
- ▢ 2 Eggs
- ▢ 2 cups pork panko or traditional panko breading
Instructions
Cook the fish
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Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F and line the wire baking rack with parchment paper.
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Season the fish with a hint of salt and pepper and place in the wire rack.
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Cook the fish in the preheated air fryer for 10 to 12 minutes until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, and flakes easily with a fork.
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Carefully remove the tray from the air fryer and allow it the fish cool for 5 minutes.
Make the fish cakes
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Meanwhile, add the mashed potatoes, sour cream, salt, pepper, chives, and eggs to a large bowl.
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Flake the fish and add it to the bowl.
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Mix to combine.
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Place the panko in a shallow bowl.
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Form the mixture into 20 2 ½ to 3” fish cakes and place each onto into the panko mixture, patting gently and flipping to coat all sides.
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Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
Air Fry the Fish Cakes
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When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 425F.
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Arrange the fish cakes in the wire basket of the air fryer.
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Cook until golden brown on the outside and the fishcakes are heated through, about 15 – 20 minutes.
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Remove the fish cakes from the air fryer and allow them to cool 5 minutes before serving.
Serve
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Serve with tartare sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
Content retrieved from: https://girlcarnivore.com/fish-cakes/.
