Codfish balls, a simple and tasty fish main course to fry or for a light version in an air fryer.
Delicious golden bites, crunchy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for dinner with a nice fresh salad.
Codfish balls are great to serve as an appetizer during the Christmas holiday season, and in a mini version, they are an excellent finger food for an aperitif with friends.
Easy and quick to prepare with previously desalted cod, a delicious choice to bring to the table in no time, and you can be sure there won’t be any leftovers!
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 12 oz desalted cod
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste garlic powder
- to taste parsley
- to taste breadcrumbs
- to taste sunflower oil
Tools
- Mixer
Steps
Remove the skin from the pieces of desalted cod, cut into small pieces, and place them in a mixer jug to blend.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and egg.
Season with salt, garlic powder, and parsley.
Mix everything together.
Shape the mixture into balls and coat them in breadcrumbs.
Heat a pan with sunflower oil, and when it’s hot, immerse the balls for cooking.
Cook evenly until they form a golden crust.
Codfish balls are strategic for getting kids to eat fish, who might not like fish but generally love fried balls.
