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Air Fryer Salmon Patties Recipe

Make salmon patties with this easy recipe! Using fresh salmon instead of canned adds a rich flavor and texture that will leave you craving more.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw salmon (thawed if frozen), skin and bones removed
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs divided into 1/4 cup and 3/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley optional

Instructions

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  1. Thaw the salmon if it was frozen and remove the skin and any bones.
  2. Cut salmon into smaller chunks and put it into a container of a food processor. Turn it on and let it run until the mixture becomes pasty, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed. 
  3. Add mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs, diced onion, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mustard, cayenne pepper and parsley to the food processor. Make sure you don't add all the breadcrumbs, just 1/4 cup of them!
  4. Pulse a few times until all the ingredients are combined.
  5. Put the rest of the breadcrumbs to a medium plate. Divide salmon mixture into 4 medium balls or 3 larger ones and gently form into balls.
  6. Once the balls are formed, dip each patty into breadcrumbs and flatten slightly. Coat all the surfaces of the patties with breadcrumbs.
  7. Put the patties in an air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 6-8 minutes. Flip them over after 3 minutes of cooking time.
  8. Check that the salmon has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. If not air fry them for another few minutes.
  9. Serve these as salmon burgers with your favorite lettuce and vegetables, add mayonnaise and a drizzle of hot sauce on both bottom and top buns.

Notes

  • Make sure you divide the breadcrumbs! Don't accidentally add them all to the salmon mixture, most are used on the outside of the patties.
  • If you make smaller patties cook them for less time. Don't overcook.
  • Wet your fingers if you are having trouble with the mixture sticking to your hands as you form the balls.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 561mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 561mg 23%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.