Crispy and golden, these easy Air Fryer Fish Cakes are savory and lightly sweet on the inside, made with tender white fish, fresh cilantro, and sweet chili sauce.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Appetizer / Lunch / Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer for fish, cod fillets, fish patties, seafood appetizer
Grease the basket of the air fryer with non-aerosol cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper.
Transfer the chopped fish to a food processor and process until crumbly. (see notes below)
In a bowl combine the crumbled fish, pork rind crumbs, cilantro, chili sauce, mayo, egg, salt, and pepper; stir until well incorporated.
Shape the mixture into four patties.
Place the patties in the air fryer basket and coat them with cooking spray.
Cook for 5 minutes; flip over the fish cakes, spray with cooking spray, and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from air fryer basket.
Serve fish cakes with lime wedges.
Notes
Preheat the Air Fryer: Always preheat your air fryer for at least a few minutes before adding the fish cakes. This ensures even cooking.
Manual Chopping: If you don't have a food processor, finely mince the fish using a knife.
Avoid Overcrowding: Place fish cakes in a single layer without them touching to allow proper air circulation and ensure they cook evenly.
Oil Spray: Lightly spray both sides of the fish cakes with cooking spray or brush them with a thin layer of oil. This promotes a golden and crispy exterior.
Regular Flipping: Halfway through cooking, gently flip the fish cakes to ensure they brown evenly on both sides.
Temperature Check: Fish cakes should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Use a meat thermometer to check.
Cooking Time: Depending on the thickness and size of your fish cakes, cooking times can vary. Start with the recommended time and add additional minutes if necessary.
Post-Cooking Rest: Let the fish cakes sit for a minute or two after cooking. This allows them to firm up slightly, making them easier to handle.