Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 patties
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Calories
106 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
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These Air Fryer Salmon Cakes are mixed with green onions, garlic, sour cream, and just the right blend of herbs and spices, then air-fried until crisp and golden. They make the perfect appetizer or light meal. My family asks for them often, and I’m always happy to make them since the whole recipe takes less than one hour.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon cooked and flaked
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper or to taste
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Oil spray
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place salmon skin-side down on a lightly greased baking sheet, and season with some salt and pepper. Brush with olive oil, and bake it for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F.
- Once baked, discard the skin, and flake the salmon with a fork and add it to a large bowl. If it has any bones, remove them and discard.
- Next, add to the salmon the rest of the ingredients, and mix them together using your hands, until well combined.
- Use an ice cream scoop for portioning so each salmon patty is about the same size, and make into patties.
- Place a piece of parchment round down inside the hot air fryer then carefully place each cake in the air fryer. Cook in batches if needed, don't overcrowd.
- Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes until the crust turns golden brown. Do not flip while cooking.
- Remove from the air fryer and enjoy with your favorite sauce and extra lemon on top, if desired. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- One thing I always do now, and really recommend, is chilling the salmon patties before cooking. I didn’t do this the first few times and the cakes were a little too soft and tricky to handle. Letting them sit in the fridge for even 15 minutes helps them hold their shape and cook more evenly in the air fryer. It’s a simple step that gives me way better results every single time.
- Use an ice cream scoop: I like using an ice cream scoop to portion the salmon mixture. It keeps the patties the same size, which helps them cook evenly and makes everything look neat on the plate.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: I’ve found that giving each patty a little space in the air fryer basket helps them crisp up better. If I try to cook too many at once, they steam instead of getting that golden crust.
- Add parchment for easy cleanup: Lining the air fryer basket with a parchment round has saved me so much cleanup time. It also keeps the patties from sticking and falling apart when I remove them.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
192mg
(8%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
24 reviews
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