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Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

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.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 patties
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F.
  4. 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.
  5. Next, add to the salmon the rest of the ingredients, and mix them together using your hands, until well combined.
  6. Use an ice cream scoop for portioning so each salmon patty is about the same size, and make into patties.
  7. 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.
  8. Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes until the crust turns golden brown. Do not flip while cooking.
  9. 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

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

% 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.