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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Salmon Patties

    By: Jessica · Posted: Mar 11, 2021 · Updated: Dec 10, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Salmon Patties in a pile on a plate

    Air Fryer Salmon Patties: Making salmon patties (or cakes) in the air fryer is an easy way to use fresh salmon or canned salmon for a dinner the whole family will love!

    Made with ingredients, such as bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, and a few other common items you may have on hand, they’re made and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes, making this one of our favorite air fryer recipes!

    air fryer salmon cakes on plate with dipping sauce and cucumbers

     
    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love These
    • What Goes Good with Salmon Patties
    • Salmon Patty Ingredients
    • How to Make This
    • How to Make Spicy Mayo Sauce
    • Tips for Making This
    • More Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    I absolutely love using my air fryer but you can also make old-fashioned salmon patties by frying them up. Make your air fryer work all day with air fryer apple fritters and breakfast potatoes.

    Why You’ll Love These

    • This recipe is easy, uses common ingredients, and is ready for dinner in under 30 minutes!
    • You can use canned for fresh salmon. (Can also substitute other fish such as tuna or trout.) If you have leftover fresh salmon, consider making these salmon sliders, as you can make just a small amount at a time!
    • The salmon cakes look fancy (think “crab cakes”) but are easy and kid-friendly!
    • There is an optional spicy mayo dipping sauce recipe attached
    How do I keep my salmon patties from falling apart?

    This recipe uses bread crumbs and eggs to help hold the patties together, so it’s important that those are used.

    How do you know when salmon patties are done?

    When using cooked salmon (which this recipe calls for) as long as the ingredients, such as the egg, have cooked through, and the outside is crispy… it should be done. However, if you need to cook your salmon prior to making these salmon patties, it’s always good to remember that the internal temperature of salmon should be 160°.

    How to Make a Low Carb or Keto Salmon Patty Recipe

    Substituting the bread crumbs for crushed pork rinds and the flour with almond flour can create an air-fryer salmon cakes recipe that’s lower in carbs.

    Salmon Patties stacked showing the inside of the cake

    What Goes Good with Salmon Patties

    Without a doubt, this side salad recipe is perfect to serve alongside these salmon patties!

    However here are some of our other favorite side dishes for salmon cakes too:

    • Garlic Roasted Broccoli
    • Carrot Salad
    • Amish Potato Salad
    • Bean Salad
    • Cornbread Salad
    • Cucumber Salad
    • Baked Fiesta Ranch Potato Wedges
    salmon cakes recipe

    Salmon Patty Ingredients

    What you’ll need to make salmon cakes:

    • cooked fresh salmon or can of salmon
    • mayo
    • lemon juice
    • garlic
    • green onions
    • fresh parsley
    • chili flakes, optional
    • black pepper
    • salt
    • all-purpose flour
    • eggs
    • panko bread crumbs (we use these in our baked cod recipe too!)

    How to Make This

    First, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

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    In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon, mayo, lemon juice, garlic, green onions, parsley, chili flakes. Mix well.  

    Shaped the salmon mixture into 8 equal patties, about 2.5 inches in diameter and put on the line baking sheet

    In a small bowl, combine flour, black pepper and salt.

    Add the beaten eggs to a small bowl and panko breadcrumbs to a medium shallow bowl.

    Working gently, dredge each salmon patty in flour mixture, shake off the excess flour, dip in beaten egg to coat each side, and finally completely coat in breadcrumbs.

    salmon patties in air fryer basket

    Preheat air fryer to 400°F and spray basket with cooking spray.

    Transfer the salmon patties into the air fryer basket, making sure they are in a single layer.

    Cooked salmon patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket

    Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Flip after 7 minutes.

    Air Fryer Salmon Patties stacked on top of one another

    Serve warm with spicy mayo sauce or something like jalapeno ranch dressing or this chipotle sauce, if desired!

    air fryer salmon patties with spicy mayo

    How to Make Spicy Mayo Sauce

    Ingredients for Sauce:

    • mayo
    • lemon juice
    • chopped chives
    • black pepper
    • salt

    Directions for Spicy Mayo Sauce:

    Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.

    Tips for Making This

    • Make even sized patties so that they cook evenly at the same time
    • Can use canned salmon instead of fresh salmon if preferred
    • Swap salmon for other fish like tuna or trout
    • Can swap herbs such as used chopped dill instead of parsley
    • Leave out the chili flakes if want them less spicy
    • Can cook the salmon with the skin on. The skin comes of easily when cooked
    • Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon patties and the brand of air fryer.
    • If your air fryer is smaller, you will have to cook salmon patties in batches. Do not overcrowd the air fryer.
    • Keeps in the fridge for 3 days in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
    • To reheat leftovers, heat them in a preheated air fryer at 375°F for 2 mins.
    Salmon Patties on plate with dipping sauce

    More Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love

    • Lemon Tilapia in the Air Fryer
    • Air Fryer Venison Steaks
    • Chicken Legs in the Air Fryer
    • Buffalo Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer

    Or if you have extra salmon, you may want to try this baked lemon pepper salmon.

    Recipe

    air fryer salmon patties

    Air Fryer Salmon Patties

    Jessica Burgess
    Air Fryer Salmon Patties: Making salmon patties (or cakes) in the air fryer is an easy way to use fresh salmon or canned salmon for a dinner the whole family will love!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 patties
    Calories 241 kcal

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. cooked salmon fresh or canned, minced with fork
    • ¼ cup mayo
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 3 cloves of garlic minced
    • 2 green onions sliced
    • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
    • 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 eggs beaten
    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

    Spicy Mayo Sauce

    • ¼ cup mayo
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • salt as desired

    Instructions
     

    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon, mayo, lemon juice, garlic, green onions, parsley, chili flakes. Mix well.  
    • Shaped the salmon mixture into 8 equal patties, about 2.5 inches in diameter and put on the line baking sheet
    • In a small bowl, combine flour, black pepper and salt.
    • Add the beaten eggs to a small bowl and panko breadcrumbs to a medium shallow bowl.
    • Working gently, dredge each salmon patty in flour mixture, shake off the excess flour, dip in beaten egg to coat each side and finally completely coat in breadcrumbs.
    • Preheat air fryer to 400°F and spray basket with cooking spray
    • Transfer the salmon patties into the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Flip after 7 minutes
    • Serve warm with spicy mayo sauce if desired!

    How to Make Spicy Mayo Sauce

    • Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.

    Notes

    Notes
    ·      Make even sized patties so that they cook evenly at the same time
    ·      Can use canned salmon instead
    ·      Swap salmon for other fish like tuna
    ·      Can swap herbs such as used chopped dill instead of parsley
    ·      Leave out the chili flakes if want them less spicy
    ·      Can cook the salmon with the skin on. The skin comes of easily when cooked
    ·      Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon patties and the brand of air fryer.
    ·      If your air fryer is smaller, you will have to cook salmon patties in batches. Do not overcrowd the air fryer.
    ·      Keeps in the fridge for 3 days in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap
    ·      To reheat, heat in a preheated air fryer at 375°F for 2 mins.
    –  If looking to make low carb salmon cakes, try substituting the bread crumbs with crushed pork rinds and the flour with almond flour

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cake | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    1. Robyn Mullenger says

      July 10, 2024 at 1:12 am

      Hi Jessica
      I made these salmon patties tonight, I had some roasted butternut which I added, they were absolutely delicious with spicy mayo and tartare – Im so delighted I have some for tomorrow’s dinner!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        July 10, 2024 at 9:51 am

        Oh yum!! This sounds incredible! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!

        Reply
    2. Gina says

      May 04, 2021 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for lunch today yumm.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 05, 2021 at 4:36 pm

        I’m so glad to hear that you liked these salmon patties! Using the air fryer makes it so easy too! Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer says

      April 07, 2021 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      These salmon patties are sooo yummy! My husband LOVED them!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        April 07, 2021 at 12:00 pm

        Wonderful!! That’s so great to hear, thank you!

        Reply
    4. Laura Reese says

      April 06, 2021 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves salmon! Making it my air fryer was a delicious and new way for them to enjoy it! we loved it!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        April 07, 2021 at 11:59 am

        Woo Hoo!! I love cooking them in the air fryer and glad you do too! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Melissa says

      April 06, 2021 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious – theses are so good! my family really enjoyed your recipe!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        April 07, 2021 at 11:59 am

        Wonderful! That’s so great to hear, thank you!

        Reply

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