
1. Explore the Simple and Tasty Air Fryer Fish Cake Frying Method
Frying fish cakes with an air fryer is not only quick and simple but also helps limit oil usage, promoting health. Today, Mytour will reveal the secret to making this enticing and incredibly healthy fish cake dish.
1. How to Make Sliced Fish Cakes
1.1. Ingredients Preparation
- 1.5 kg whole sliced fish. - Soup powder. - Pepper, garlic, chili, coriander. - Tools: Air fryer, mortar and pestle.
1.2. Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients:
+ Clean the sliced fish by removing the head and bones, then wash thoroughly.

+ Peel and finely chop the garlic.
+ Remove the root and yellow leaves from the coriander, wash thoroughly, and chop into small pieces.
- Step 2:
+ Hang the fish for about 1 - 2 hours to let it dry thoroughly.

+ Use paper towels to pat dry any remaining water on the fish.
+ Then, place the fish in the freezer compartment for about 2 to 3 hours depending on your cooking schedule.
- Step 3: Thaw the fish for about 15 minutes. Then, use a spoon or a kitchen knife to separate the fish meat. Remove any remaining bones from the fish meat.

- Step 4: To proceed with the air fryer fish cake recipe for sliced fish cakes, follow these steps:
+ Place the fish meat in a mortar or a large bowl, add 1 teaspoon of soup powder, and start pounding. You can use a pestle, a spoon, or a kitchen knife to pound the fish. Alternatively, you can use your hands, wear gloves, and apply a little oil to the gloves to prevent the fish from sticking.
+ Keep pounding the fish until it becomes smooth and sticky. Stop when you can no longer pound it. Transfer it to a cutting board or a wooden board and pound it repeatedly.
+ After pounding, add minced garlic, chili, pepper, and salt, and mix well. Remember to always mix in one direction without changing.

- Step 5: Shape the fish into bite-sized pieces and place them in the air fryer. Set the temperature to 165°C - 170°C depending on your air fryer model and cook for about 7 minutes.
+ Once cooked, transfer to a plate.

+ When done, transfer to a plate.


2. Air Fryer Fish Cake Recipe - Lã Vọng Fish Cake
2. Air Fryer Fish Cake Recipe - Lã Vọng Fish Cake
Lã Vọng Fish Cake is a renowned dish both domestically and internationally. It embodies many traditional and characteristic features of Hanoi.
2.1. Ingredients Needed
- 500 grams snakehead fish or catfish.
- Ground ginger, turmeric, shrimp paste, sugar.
- 500 grams rice vermicelli.
- 50 grams roasted peanuts.
- Scallions, cilantro, chili, lime or kumquat.

2.2. Steps to Air Fryer Fish Cake
- Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients:
+ Debone the fish and cut into pieces about 3x2 cm.
+ Trim the scallion and cilantro, rinse and cut into small pieces.
+ Peel and finely mince the turmeric.
+ Remove the shells from the peanuts.
+ Thinly slice the chili, remove the seeds.
+ Clean and filter the lemongrass.
- Step 2: Place the fish in a large bowl, marinate with minced turmeric, peanuts, lemongrass, shrimp paste, and sugar for at least 1 hour.

- Step 3:
+ Arrange the fish in the air fryer, remove excess marinade to prevent burning.
+ Set the fryer to 200 degrees Celsius for about 5 minutes, then flip the fish and fry for another 5 minutes.
+ If the fish is low in fat, brush a thin layer of cooking oil or fat to prevent it from drying out. The fish should be cooked through, slightly crisp on the outside.

- Step 4:
+ Place the fish on a plate with peeled roasted peanuts. Cut the scallions into segments about 7cm long and then finely chop them.
+ For the dipping sauce, mix 1 large tablespoon of pho, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the juice of 1 lime until it foams.

Step 5: Prepare an induction cooker or alcohol stove. Add cooking oil or lard. If the fish has a lot of fat, use that fat for the best flavor. Heat the oil and fry the fish over low heat until crispy. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
When serving, place noodles in a bowl, place the fish on top, add fried onions on the fish, sprinkle roasted peanuts and pour shrimp sauce. Mix well and enjoy.

Thank you for following the article on frying fish cakes with an air fryer. Wish you success and enjoyable meals with your family.

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