Air Fryer Thai Fish Cakes

Name: Air Fryer Thai Fish Cakes (Tod Mun Pla)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: white fish; red curry paste; green beans; fish sauce; egg

Tod mun pla should bounce when you press them. Red curry paste and a thorough pound/process create that spring. Air frying browns the outside without oil-heavy frying.

37 min total
375°F / 190°C
4 servings
25 min prep

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Pound for bounce

Processing until sticky is what makes Thai fish cakes bouncy, not crumbly.

Air Fryer Thai Fish Cakes

Prep 25 min · Cook 12 min · Total 37 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer375°F / 190°C

Basket time11 min

Flip / shakeat 6 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Shape

Process and shape
Process fish with curry paste, egg, fish sauce and sugar until sticky. Fold in green beans. Shape into small cakes.
Sticky paste that clings to the blade is the goal. Chill briefly if soft.
Shaped Thai fish cakes

Cook

Air fry
Mist and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping once, until browned. Serve with sweet chili sauce.
Centers should be opaque and springy.
Thai fish cakes in the air fryer
Finished Thai fish cakes