1-First Step: Preheat the Air Fryer Set your air fryer to 400°F and let it warm up for a few minutes. This ensures even cooking and helps achieve that crispy texture from the start.

2-Second Step: Coat the Fish Balls In a large bowl, add 1 pound of fish balls and mix them with 1 tablespoon of oil until every piece is lightly coated. This step promotes browning and prevents sticking in the basket for better results.

3-Third Step: Arrange in the Basket Place the fish balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them since they expand during cooking. For the best fish balls recipe, leave space between each one to allow hot air to circulate.

4-Fourth Step: Cook the Fish Balls Air-fry frozen fish balls for 20 minutes or fresh ones for 18 minutes at 400°F. During this time, toss them every 3 to 5 minutes to get even browning on all sides and avoid any spots burning.

5-Final Step: Serve and Enjoy Once done, remove the fish balls from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving. Pair them with your favorite dip or add to a meal, and remember they might look a bit wrinkly but taste fantastic. For more tips on air frying, check out our air frying basics guide on the blog.