Air Fryer Salmon Patties
Air Fryer Salmon Patties are crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside & filled with fresh vibrant flavors. You’ll love these air fryer salmon cakes because they are made with budget friendly canned salmon & only fraction of the oil.
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Servings: 7 Patties
Calories: 108kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 14 ounce salmon **canned salmon drained well and bones removed.
- 1 medium Egg
- ½ cup red bell pepper **finely chopped.
- ¼ cup Panko Bread crumbs.
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp mustard **use either Dijon mustard or yellow mustard.
- 2 tbsp Parsley **fresh chopped parsley. You can use fresh dill as well instead of parsley.
- cooking oil spray **we prefer using avocado oil spray due to its high smoke point. You can use any cooking oil spray.
Seasonings
- ½ tsp old bay seasoning
- ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika **use sweet paprika. DO NOT use smoked paprika.
- Salt (to taste) **use according to your own personal taste preference.
Instructions
Make the patty mixture
- Drain the salmon from the can with the help of a colander and remove any bones with the help of a fork or your fingers. Discard the bones,
- Now, add all ingredients in a large bowl except the cooking oil spray. Mix well with the help of a spatula to form a crumbly mixture. Avoid over mixing otherwise the patties won't become flaky.
Shape the salmon patties
- Take a ½ cup measuring cup and scoop out the patty mixture into your palm and form a flat round patty shape by gently taping the edges of the mixture and pressing it down. A measuring cup will help you form equal size patties which will result in uniform cooking. Repeat this process until you are done shaping all the salmon patties. Set them aside in a plate.
Air Fry Salmon cakes
- Pre-heat the air fryer at 390 F. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray. Arrange the salmon patties in a single layer, do not over crowd and do not stack them. Spray the patties generously with cooking oil spray. Air fry at 390 F for 12 mins. I used a Bella air fryer and tested the recipes using an instant pot air fryer lid, & this cook time is perfect. You might have to slightly adjust the cook time depending on your air fryer model. I would frequently check them past 10 mins.
Serve
- Serve the air fryer patties with your favorite sauce, a side salad or even seasoned rice. Enjoy! Find the storing, reheating directions and best recipe tips by scrolling above.
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Notes
- Best Salmon: Buy the low sodium wild caught canned salmon. It tastes so much better & so much economical than fresh wild caught salmon. Discard the bones and keep the skin.
- Spicy Salmon Patties: Add 1 tsp red pepper flakes or 1 tsp finely chopped jalapeno peppers. You can also add about 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce while making the patty mixture. Todays recipe is not spicy at all.
- Making for a huge crowd: Form the patties ahead of time and freeze them according to the freezing direction provided in this post, scroll up to find it! You can freeze the patties for 3 months. Thaw and air fryer in batches when ready to serve to your guests. You can also store the air fried salmon cakes for up to 2 days in the fridge!
- Panko breadcrumbs: DO NOT be tempted to add more breadcrumbs. It'll make the patties hard & distasteful. ¼ cup is the perfect amount to use in todays recipe.
- For smaller patties: Use a ¼ or ⅓ measuring cup instead of a ½ cup to shape the patties.
- Cook time: The cook time will depend on your air fryer model. I tested this recipe using a Bella air fryer and also an instant pot air fryer lid and 12 mins turned out to be the perfect cook time. If you prefer extra crispy salmon patties do add 1-2 mins to your cook time.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Salmon Patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 117mg5%
Potassium 293mg8%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 562IU11%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Read our privacy policy - Calorie information is provided as a courtesy only and should be leveraged as an estimate rather than a guarantee.Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg