How to Cook Frozen Fishcakes in an Air Fryer

If you love fishcakes but don't have the time to make them from scratch, this quick guide on how to cook frozen fishcakes in an air fryer is the answer.

In less than 15 minutes, you can take a plate of fishcakes from frozen to golden brown perfection. Here's how!

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How to Cook Frozen Fishcakes in Air Fryer

1. Open the air fryer basket and place the fishcakes in it, do not stack them on top of each other.
2. Cook at 180°C/360°F for 4 minutes.
3. Remove the fry basket and flip the fishcakes with a spoon.
4. Replace the fry basket and cook for another 4 minutes.
5. Check the fishcakes, they should be golden brown and crispy by now. Enjoy!

Frozen Fishcakes in Air Fryer FAQ

1. Do I need to defrost frozen fishcakes before cooking them in an air fryer?

No, you can cook frozen fishcakes straight out of the freezer. Like most frozen foods, fishcakes cook really well from frozen in an air fryer.

2. How long to cook frozen fishcakes in an air fryer?

It takes roughly 8-10 minutes to cook frozen fishcakes in an air fryer. Don't forget to flip them halfway through!

3. What temperature to cook frozen fishcakes in an air fryer?

Frozen fishcakes should be cooked at 180°C/360°F. They will come out golden brown and crispy at this temperature.

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4. Do I need to add oil when cooking frozen fishcakes in an air fryer?

No, you do not need to add oil when cooking frozen fishcakes in an air fryer.

5. Are frozen fishcakes healthy?

They are considered healthy compared to deep frying. Air frying doesn't need any fat as it only uses circulating hot air to cook food. It's an ideal way to enjoy oil-free, 'fried' fishcakes while keeping your calories low.

6. How many calories are there in frozen fishcakes?

It depends on the ingredients such as butter in the mashed potato. Also, the batter might have more calories if it has been made with full cream milk. The packaging will have an approximate calorie count for each fish cake.

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Wrapping up

There you have it, the simplest air fryer fishcake recipe you could ask for. Now that you know how to cook frozen fishcakes in an air fryer, let's get cooking!