Fish Cakes

Name: Crispy Fish Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces cod fillets (or any other firm white fish, coarsely chopped); ⅔ cup pork rind panko crumbs (you can also use regular breadcrumbs); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 egg; ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); lime wedges (for serving)

These crispy fish cakes combine tender white fish with fresh cilantro and sweet chili sauce for a savory-sweet, golden patty that's both simple to make and impressive to serve.

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

12 ounces cod fillets (or any other firm white fish, coarsely chopped)
⅔ cup pork rind panko crumbs (you can also use regular breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
lime wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

1
Preheat air fryer to 400˚F.
2
Grease the basket of the air fryer with non-aerosol cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper.
3
Transfer the chopped fish to a food processor and process until crumbly. (see notes below)
4
In a bowl, combine the fish mixture with the breadcrumbs, cilantro, chili sauce, mayonnaise, egg, salt, and pepper; stir until well incorporated.
5
Shape the mixture into four patties. Place the patties in the air fryer basket and coat them with cooking spray.
6
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.
7
Remove the fish cakes from the air fryer basket and serve them with lime wedges.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chop the cod coarsely by hand rather than pulsing in a food processor—this keeps the texture chunky and prevents a dense, paste-like mixture.
Chill the mixture for 15–30 minutes before forming patties; this helps them hold together and stay intact during cooking.
Don't overcrowd the pan when frying; cook in batches to ensure even browning and a crispy crust.
Test doneness by ensuring the center is opaque and flakes easily; overcooked fish will be dry.