Danske Frikadeller — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

let the seasoned meat mixture rest in the fridge an hour so it firms and the flavors marry, then shape each patty with a wet spoon against your palm so it forms the classic oval

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 4 servings

ground pork

500 g

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onion

1 small

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egg

1 large

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plain flour

3 tbsp

40 g

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whole milk

1/2 cup

120 ml

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butter

3 tbsp

45 g

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat

A reasonable little indulgence.

EffortEasy

Cook it with

Air fryer

The Method

MixBeat the pork with grated onion, egg, flour, milk, salt and pepper until sticky and smooth, adding milk to a soft dropping texture.
RestCover and chill at least an hour so the mixture firms and the seasoning develops.
ShapeDip a spoon in the hot fat and scoop oval patties, smoothing each against your palm.
FryBrown the frikadeller in plenty of butter over medium heat, 5 to 6 minutes a side, until deeply crusted and cooked through.

The Toolkit

Large bowl · Cast-iron skillet · Tablespoon

Straight Answers

Can you make Danske Frikadeller in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Danske Frikadeller? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Danske Frikadeller ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Danske Frikadeller gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Danske Frikadeller vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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Danske Frikadeller, and where to source it