Ingredients · Proteins
White fish
Mild fillets like cod and haddock, plus canned tuna for cakes and cutlets. Flakes clean when cooked.
In the air fryer. Pat dry, crumb well, do not overcrowd. Pull at about 145F / 63C.
Nutrition
Typical values per 100g cooked cod
105kcal
- Protein
- 23g
- Fat
- 1g
- Carbs
- 0g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Cold- and temperate-water fisheries worldwide.
Herbal & culinary notes
Lean protein. Mercury varies by species. Choose reputable sources for tuna.
How to store
Fresh fish: use within 1-2 days on ice in the fridge. Canned tuna: pantry until opened, then fridge a few days.
Food safety
Cook fillets to about 145F / 63C or until opaque and flaking. Discard fish with strong ammonia smell.
Food hazards
Fish allergen. Mercury higher in some large tuna. Keep raw fish separate from ready-to-eat food.
Recipes using White fish
British · 390°F · 30 min
Air Fryer Fish and Chips
Crisp battered-style white fish and chips from the basket: pub plate without deep oil.
Norwegian · 380°F · 12 min
Air Fryer Norwegian Fish Cakes
Soft Nordic fish cakes with potato and mild spice. Crisp outside, tender center.
Sri Lankan · 380°F · 12 min
Air Fryer Sri Lankan Fish Cutlets
Classic round Sri Lankan fish cutlets: spiced fish-potato filling, dipped in a thin flour batter, rolled in breadcrumbs, then air-fried until deep gold.
Thai · 375°F · 11 min
Air Fryer Thai Fish Cakes
Springy Thai fish cakes with red curry paste and green beans. Street-stall bounce from the basket.