Cheat’s Crispy Fish Burgers
Quick and crispy fish burgers made with frozen crumbed white fish fillets, soft white burger buns, lettuce and a homemade tartare sauce with capers, gherkins and lemon. An easy family-friendly dinner ready in around 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Knife
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 4 frozen crumbed white fish fillets
- 4 iceberg lettuce leaves shredded
- 4 soft white burger buns halved
Tartare Sauce
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon cornichons or gherkins
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 100 g mayonnaise
- Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Make the tartare sauce by finely chopping the capers and cornichons or gherkins on a board, then transfer them to a small bowl with the mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with freshly ground black pepper and stir until combined. Alternatively, add all the sauce ingredients to a small food processor and process until combined.
- Place the frozen fish fillets in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 200°C for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp. Check that the fish is fully cooked through.
- Toast the burger buns in the air fryer for 1 minute if desired.
- Spread tartare sauce over the bases of the burger buns. Add the shredded iceberg lettuce and crispy fish fillets. Finish with the bun tops and serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve these fish burgers immediately while the crumbed fish is hot and crisp. They pair particularly well with Potatoes, a fresh Salad or extra shredded lettuce. Serve additional tartare sauce on the side for dipping.Recipe Notes
The fish fillets are cooked directly from frozen, making this a particularly convenient meal. Cooking times can vary depending on the thickness and brand of fish fillet, so check that the fish is completely cooked before serving. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. The hot air needs to circulate around each fillet to make the breadcrumb coating crisp and evenly golden.Variations
Add sliced tomato, cucumber or red onion to the burgers for extra freshness. For a sharper tartare sauce, increase the amount of lemon juice or add additional chopped cornichons. A little chopped fresh parsley can also be stirred through the sauce.Storage and Reheating
The assembled burgers are best eaten immediately. Refrigerate leftover cooked fish in an airtight container for up to 2 days and store the tartare sauce separately. Reheat the fish in the Airfryer until thoroughly hot and crisp before assembling a fresh burger.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc works particularly well with the fish, lemon and tartare sauce. A fresh Pinot Grigio is another suitable choice when you prefer a lighter, delicate wine alongside the burger.Nutrition values
Serving: 270 gr | Calories: 525 kcal | Carbohydrates: 53 g | Protein: 22 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 940 mg | Sugar: 7 g