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Portion of air fryer fish pie served in white bowl.
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Air Fryer Fish Pie

Air fryer fish pie is a new way to cook this classic family dinner. Tasty, filling and nutritious, it’s a fantastic midweek family dinner.
Course Dinner
Cuisine British
Keyword air fryer recipe, fish, fish pie
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 736kcal
Author Donna

Ingredients

For the mashed potato top:

  • 1 kg Potatoes Peeled and chopped into 2cm chunks. Something that mashes well, like Maris Pipers, is best
  • Pinch Salt and pepper
  • 80 g Butter
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 100 g Cheddar Cheese Grated

For the Filling

  • 25 g Butter
  • 25 g Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Dill
  • 6-8 Spring Onions Finely sliced
  • 400 ml Milk
  • 340 g Fish Pie Mix
  • 250 g Prawns Prepare them if necessary
  • 150 g Frozen Peas
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • Pinch Salt and pepper
  • 4 Eggs Hard-boiled, peeled and sliced

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water for about 20 minutes until softened.
  • Drain thoroughly and return to the pan.
  • Place over a very low heat and toss for 2 minutes until they have dried. Add 100g milk, 80g butter and a little salt and pepper.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Mash well and leave to one side.
  • In a large saucepan, warm 25g butter, flour, spring onions, and dill over medium heat until the butter has melted, stirring often.
  • Cook for two minutes, stirring often.
  • Add 400ml bit at a time, whisking thoroughly as you go.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes until thick, whisking constantly.
  • Remove from the heat and stir through the Dijon mustard and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add the fish and peas and stir well to break up some of the fish.
  • Tip into a deep baking dish or basket that comfortably fits in your air fryer.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 180 degrees C and set for 35 minutes.
  • Layer the sliced hard-boiled eggs on top of the fish.
  • Top with mashed potato and sprinkle over cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees C.
  • Reduce the temperature to 160 degrees C and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Check occasionally and cover tightly with foil if the top starts to burn.
  • Check that the fish is piping hot and cook for longer if necessary.

Notes

  • I recommend using a food thermometer. Your fish should be above 63 degrees C. Check in a few separate areas of the pie.
    Read the post above for more tips and advice.
  • I use a fish pie mix pack with smoked haddock, salmon and cod.