Frozen battered fish and fishcakes cooking times
How long to cook frozen battered fish: 25–30 min in the oven at 220°C (200°C fan) and 14–16 min in an air fryer at 200°C. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook frozen battered fish
Times are for 2 frozen battered or breaded fillets, or 4 fishcakes.
| Method | Time | Heat | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven Battered fillets | 25–30 min | 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7 | Battered fillets, turned halfway. Breaded fillets take 20–25 minutes. |
| Oven Fishcakes | 20–25 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | Fishcakes. |
| Oven Scampi | 15–17 min | 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7 | Breaded scampi. |
| Air fryer Battered fillets | 14–16 min | 200°C (400°F) | Battered fillets; fishcakes take 12–14 minutes at 190°C, scampi 8–10. |
Before you start
Cook from frozen.
How to tell it’s done
Crisp and golden, and the fish flakes and is piping hot in the middle.
Food safety: Fish is cooked at 63°C (145°F): the flesh turns opaque all the way through and flakes easily.
Questions
How long to cook frozen battered fish in the oven?
Battered fillets: 25–30 min at 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7. Battered fillets, turned halfway. Breaded fillets take 20–25 minutes. Fishcakes: 20–25 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. Fishcakes. Scampi: 15–17 min at 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7. Breaded scampi.
How long to cook frozen battered fish in an air fryer?
Battered fillets: 14–16 min at 200°C (400°F). Battered fillets; fishcakes take 12–14 minutes at 190°C, scampi 8–10.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.