Fish pie in the Air Fryer
This fish pie is a classic, creamy and flavourful dish made with white fish, mashed potato and a rich sauce. Perfect for an easy, delicious dinner.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Bowl
- Pot
- Potato masher
- Spoon
- Spatula
- Oven-safe dish
Ingredients
- 500 g cod fillets
- 500 g potatoes
- 50 g butter
- 2 dl milk
- 1 pcs onion
- 1 pcs garlic
- 1 tbsp butter for frying
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 2 dl fish stock
- 1 dl cream
- 100 g peas
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pcs egg
Instructions
Prepare the mashed potato:
- Peel the 500 g potatoes and boil until tender in salted water.
- Mash with 50 g butter and 2 dl milk, and season with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper.
- Set aside.
Make the fish filling:
- Sauté the 1 pcs onion and 1 pcs garlic in 1 tbsp butter until soft.
- Add the 2 tbsp plain flour and stir for a couple of minutes.
- Add the 2 dl fish stock, 1 dl cream and 1 tsp Dijon mustard while stirring, until the sauce thickens.
Add the fish:
- Cut the 500 g cod fillets into smaller pieces and add to the sauce along with the 100 g peas.
- Simmer for a couple of minutes, until the fish starts to flake.
- Season with 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Assemble the pie:
- Pour the fish mixture into an ovenproof dish, cover with the mashed potato, and smooth it out.
- Brush the surface with beaten 1 pcs egg.
Air Fry:
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. (Pre-programme it, or let it run for a few minutes before cooking)
- Bake the pie in the air fryer at 180 °C for 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp. Leave the pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving.Start the online kitchen timer here
Notes
- You can add prawns or smoked fish for extra flavour.
- Serve with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 33.1gProtein: 31.5gFat: 25.5gSaturated fat: 15.3gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 6.5g
