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.
2cupsmashed potatoescooled (alternatively 8 oz Idahoan buttery homestyle mashed potatoes flakes, cooked as directed on the package)
1tablespoonsour cream
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
1tablespoonChives
1tablespoonGirl carnivore over easy spice blend or Italian Spice blend
2Eggs
2cupspork panko or traditional panko breading
Instructions
Cook the fish
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F and line the wire baking rack with parchment paper.
Season the fish with a hint of salt and pepper and place in the wire rack.
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.
Carefully remove the tray from the air fryer and allow it the fish cool for 5 minutes.
Make the fish cakes
Meanwhile, add the mashed potatoes, sour cream, salt, pepper, chives, and eggs to a large bowl.
Flake the fish and add it to the bowl.
Mix to combine.
Place the panko in a shallow bowl.
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.
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
When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 425F.
Arrange the fish cakes in the wire basket of the air fryer.
Cook until golden brown on the outside and the fishcakes are heated through, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Remove the fish cakes from the air fryer and allow them to cool 5 minutes before serving.
Serve
Serve with tartare sauce and lemon wedges.
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Notes
We used hoki for this recipe, but you could use any white fish. Cod, halibut, or flounder.
Oven Baked Fish Cakes:
If you don't have an air fryer, you can cook these in the oven.Prepare the fish cakes as directed up until the air fryer stage. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line the fish patties on a wire rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake the fish cakes for 20 to 25 minutes until heated through and golden brown on the outside. Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Nutritional Calculations do not include low-carb ingredient substitutions and may not reflect appropriate calculations.
Pan-fried Fish Cakes:
Pan fry these fish cakes in a preheated skillet with canola oil. Fry 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden. Carefully remove them from the pan and let them rest on a paper towel lined plate 3 to 5 minutes before serving.