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!
1lb.cooked salmonfresh or canned, minced with fork
1/4cupmayo
1tablespoonlemon juice
3cloves of garlicminced
2green onionssliced
2tablespoonfresh parsley
1teaspoonchili flakesoptional
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4cupall-purpose flour
2eggsbeaten
1cuppanko bread crumbs
Spicy Mayo Sauce
1/4cupmayo
1tablespoonlemon juice
1tablespoonchopped chives
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
saltas 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