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Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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10 ounces finely chopped white fish (such as grouper, catfish or cod)
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⅔ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
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3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
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2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
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1 large egg
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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2 lime wedges
Directions
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Coat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray.
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Combine fish, panko, cilantro, chili sauce, mayonnaise, egg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; stir until well combined. Shape the mixture into four 3-inch-diameter cakes.
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Coat the cakes with cooking spray; place in the prepared basket. Cook at 400 degrees F until the cakes are browned and their internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F, 9 to 10 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.
Equipment
Air fryer
Frequently Asked Questions
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Unlike other fish cake recipes that tend to be fried, we use the air fryer for our fish cake recipe, which lowers the amount of fat in it. Using whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs also boosts the fiber content a bit compared to breadcrumbs made with white flour.
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White fish is a great source of protein and is low in calories, fat and carbs. While certain types of white fish may have some omega-3 fatty acids, you'll find those most abundantly in "fatty fish" like salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring and rainbow trout.
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Any white fish will work, such as grouper, catfish or cod. When shopping for fish, make sure it's firm to the touch and select what looks freshest at the best price. You can also use frozen white fish that's defrosted properly and patted dry before using.
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Thai sweet chili sauce is a sweet and spicy condiment made with red chiles and garlic with a texture similar to honey. If you don't have Thai sweet chili sauce, you can combine honey and Sriracha or honey and crushed red pepper as a substitute.
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Serve with homemade Lemon Aioli, Tzatziki or Green Goddess Sauce on the side for dipping. Make it a meal with Air-Fryer Baby Potatoes, Air-Fryer Cauliflower or Air-Fryer Zucchini and a crisp green salad. You can also add air-fryer fish cakes to rice bowls, grain bowls or meal-prep bowls for healthy lunches or dinners during the week.
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After shaping the fish cakes in Step 2, refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up before air-frying.
Additional reporting by Carrie Myers and Jan Valdez
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
399 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
28g | Carbs |
35g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Serving Size 2 cakes | |
Calories 399 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Added Sugars 5g | 10% |
Protein 35g | 69% |
Total Fat 16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 150mg | 50% |
Vitamin A 441IU | 9% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Folate 26mcg | 6% |
Sodium 537mg | 23% |
Calcium 55mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Magnesium 48mg | 11% |
Potassium 731mg | 16% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.