Potato and Cod Meatballs in Air Fryer, a simple and wholesome recipe, perfect for the whole family. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are made with few ingredients and are a great way to get even the little ones to eat fish, in a healthy way without frying.
Ideal as a light main course or as finger food for a homemade aperitif, these meatballs combine the delicate taste of cod with the sweetness of potatoes.
This is one of those dinner-saving recipes that can also be prepared in advance: you just need to form the meatballs and store them in the fridge until cooking time. If you want, you can also freeze them raw to have them ready when needed.
If you’re looking for an alternative and tasty way to bring fish to the table, these cod and potato meatballs in the air fryer are truly ideal. Kids love them too, they’re easy to customize, and perfect for any season.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form found at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 246.88 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 36.38 (g) of which sugars 1.71 (g)
- Proteins 16.63 (g)
- Fat 4.26 (g) of which saturated 2.00 (g)of which unsaturated 1.01 (g)
- Fibers 3.31 (g)
- Sodium 620.35 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Potato and Cod Meatballs in Air Fryer
- 4 cups potatoes
- 7 oz codfish
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- to taste chives
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Tools
- Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Parchment Paper
- Bowl
- Potato Masher
- Kitchen Scale
Recipe for Potato and Cod Meatballs in Air Fryer
Start preparing the potato and cod meatballs in the air fryer by cooking the potatoes.
You can cook them whole in boiling water for about 40 minutes or peel, cube them, and cook in the microwave in a bowl covered with plastic wrap with 2 oz of water for 10 minutes.
Once cooked, mash the potatoes with the appropriate tool until you get a puree.
Season the potatoes with salt, black pepper, and chives.
Alternatively, you can use parsley.
Continue by adding a beaten egg.
Mix with a spoon to combine the ingredients.
Add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and all-purpose flour to the bowl.
If you are celiac, use cornstarch or rice flour.
Chop the cod and squeeze it well if you use frozen.
Add it to the rest of the ingredients along with the breadcrumbs.
Mix again until you get a homogeneous and non-sticky mixture.
Form the meatballs by taking a spoonful of dough and working it between your hands.
You can also use an ice cream scoop.
Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket.
Cook the potato and cod meatballs at 356°F for 12-15 minutes.
Serve them immediately.
Potato and Cod Meatballs in Air Fryer
Check this section to clarify your doubts. If you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
You can find all recipes made with the air fryer in the section Air Fryer Recipes
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I bake them in the oven instead?
Of course! If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake them in a static oven at 392°F for about 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking to brown evenly.
Can I use another type of fish?
Yes! You can replace the cod with hake, plaice, or salmon. The procedure remains the same, but the flavor changes slightly.
What can I serve them with?
Cod and potato meatballs are great with a fresh salad, grilled vegetables, or a light yogurt sauce. Also perfect with a side of steamed peas or carrots for kids.
Also try the Cod Meatballs.
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