Air Fryer Salmon Patties
A quick and easy recipe, these Air Fryer Salmon Patties are full of flavor! They come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
A TASTY SALMON PATTY RECIPE
You all know how much I adore my air fryer. It is one of the best inventions around! If you don’t have one, trust me you will want one because it can literally make anything. These Air Fryer Salmon Patties being one of them. I love a traditional fried-in-oil salmon patty but it’s nice to make them without any oily mess! These come out nice and crispy on the outside and so tender on the inside. Serve with some of your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a meal and you are ready to go. You absolutely have to make this Air Fryer Salmon Patties recipe this summer.
Best salmon cakes I’ve ever eaten! These are moist, tasty, take a fraction of the time, and only one bowl to prepare. Thank you!
– Sandy
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I like to use canned pink salmon for this recipe but you can use fresh smoked salmon if you’d like as well. When using canned salmon, you’ll want to remove any of the little bones and pieces of fish skin that are included.
Absolutely, you can use any of your favorite mixture. This is what we really like for our Salmon Patties, but feel free to use what you like best.
Yes, I like the panko because of the extra crunchy texture but regular bread crumbs will still work with this recipe.
Yes! We do not want these to stick so you will want to spray you air fryer with olive oil spray. Do not use vegetable oil spray for this recipe. Vegetable spray will gunk up the air fryer basket.
It’s just how canned salmon is packed. It is possible to eat the thin bones and they can add a lot of nutrition as well. Just make sure they are crushed up very well. I remove them as it is a texture issue for me. Even after it is all mashed together but that is totally a personal preference.
These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 3-4 days. These can also be frozen. Place in a freezer container and they will keep for up to 3 months. Remove to the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed you can reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes until heated through or the oven.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- canned pink salmon
- egg
- mayonnaise
- panko breadcrumbs
- lemon juice
- dried dill
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- fresh parsley
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER SALMON PATTIES:
Spray the air fryer tray with olive oil cooking spray. Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
Mix together until everything is combined.
Divide the mixture and form into four patties.
Place the salmon patties into the air fryer tray and lightly spray the tops of the patties with cooking spray.
Cook on the air fry setting at 390F for 10-12 minutes, or until the patties are fully cooked and golden brown.
Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, enjoy!
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Air Fryer Salmon Patties (+Video)
Ingredients
- 14.75 ounce canned salmon
- 1 large egg
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- lemon wedges and tartar sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil nonstick cooking spray.
- Add 14.75 ounce canned salmon, 1 large egg, 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise, ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon dried dill, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley to a large bowl. Mix together until everything is combined.
- Divide the mixture and form into four patties.
- Place the salmon patties into the air fryer tray and spray the tops of the patties with cooking spray.
- Cook on the air fry setting at 390F degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until the patties are fully cooked and golden brown. (Note: Air fryer does not need to be preheated for this recipe.)
- Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- I like to use pink salmon for this recipe.
- Pick all the bones and fish skin out of the canned salmon and then chop up what is left over.
- Olive oil nonstick spray is less likely to gunk up your air fryer basket over time.
- These can be frozen, see how to do that above.
- Regular breadcrumbs will work in this recipe.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
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Love these. Have made them several times!
Excellent
These were very good, but even using olive oil in a cold air fryer they stuck. Next time I’ll use canola and see if that works any better. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve made these several times and love them. I remove the bones and skin, just a personal preference. Just my husband and I so we always have two left and they make perfect salmon burgers a day or two later.
These were delicious! Easy to make, quick to cook, great for nutritional value. I didn’t debone or “de-skin” and didn’t notice anything weird about the flavor or texture. Next time I’ll experiment with other seasonings, but these were great.
Really yummy! The flavor was fantastic and I didn’t change a thing about the recipe. I do like the idea of adding in some Old Bay (my family is a huge fan). My whole family really enjoyed these. I served them with air fried broccoli and some sweet beets on the side.
Love this!! I subbed in gluten free panko breadcrumbs and it tasted great!!! No other changes made.
Excellent, excellent recipe! Didn’t change a thing!
Very good and easy to prepare. I removed the skin but left the bones (a favorite of mine as a kid). I also added some Old Bay seasoning which really gave them a good kick.
Thanks so much!
These are better than I expected as I grew up not liking them as a kid. But the flavor is fabulous!
Best salmon cakes I’ve ever eaten! These are moist, tasty, take a fraction of the time, and only one bowl, to prepare. Thank you!
VERY GOOD!
These were wonderful, will definitely make them again.
Thank you for posting your recipe.
I grew up on fried salmon patties, but now that I’m older, I do try to eat healthier. I haven’t had these in years and the old me wanted to fry them in lard like my mama did, but the new me said “nuh-uh!” lol I love my air fryer and use it several times a week, but I was reluctant about the salmon patties, but decided to give it a go. They were actually delicious, not quite like mama’s of course, but totally satisfying and I will def. make them again! I didn’t have any dill, so I threw in a splash of dill pickle juice and it worked just fine. Thanks for the oh so much healthier recipe!
These were very good and super easy! Mine fell apart a little bit so I’ll have to adjust the recipe a bit as far as that goes but the flavor was nice! I will definitely be adding these to my lunch rotation. Thanks for the recipe!
It worked out well. I added Romainian spice, a wonderful gift I received from a dear friend. The spice combines peppers, onions, garlic, and other herbs that I am not familiar with. I appreciate the chance to learn more about the air fryer. I plan to use it again.
I have used this recipe many many times and have always been very pleased with the results. however I must ask you why you take the time to remove the skin and bones? everything in the can has been thoroughly cooked and if you mash them up with everything else they simply disappear. they do not alter the flavor or the texture but they do add significantly nutritionally, especially calcium
Hey there! I do mention above that you can certainly do that. For me, it is a texture issue even after it is all mashed in. 🙂 Hope that helps and I am so happy you enjoy it!!
These were so good!! The air fryer really makes them nice and crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
Thanks for such a delicious and easy recipe!
sounds good will try in my air fryer
I want to make this but sea food makes me puke uncontrollably. Been to ER many times ! Got tested allergic to it unless it deep fried . As a child I ate them all the time! One of my families favorite never bothered me back then! Please help me
Oh gosh you poor thing! That would probably keep me away from all seafood! Well clearly you need to fry the which you can do with this recipe. See my original fried salmon patties recipe here: https://www.thecountrycook.net/retro-salmon-patties/
We all liked them very much! Thank you
Best salmon cakes I’ve ever made. I added a hit of hot sauce to the mix.
Thank you so very much Gayle! I am so thrilled you enjoyed this recipe!!
We tried this recipe tonight and it was delicious! My son helped make it and says it was one of his favorite recipes ever! I had never made salmon patties and now everyone is already asking me to make them more often! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
That’s so awesome!! I am so happy you love this recipe! I truly appreciate you taking the time to come back and comment!
I have a question (or 3 )before I attempt these. BTW they look diecious and pretty easy to come together with ingredients I have on hand. We are going camping this weekend and I was if I could make ahead and take to cook. Thoughts? Also, my friend has a convection/microwave dual oven in RV can they be cooked in i? Thank you for your any insight and. Stay Calm and Cook 🙂
Hey Marty Jo! Yes, they can be made in advance as far as I know. I haven’t actually tried that but I can’t see why that wouldn’t work. And I am not at all familiar with a dual convection/microwave oven so I couldn’t tell you about that. Traditional salmon patties are fried in oil so cooking in an air fryer is an oil free option 🙂
Quick,easy,yummy!
I’m going to try this recipe but I’m going leave the bones and skin in! I love the bones and skin! (Plus the bones are rich in calcium!)
Only substitution was a bit of dried parsley as I didn’t have fresh. Will make again!
Very good and easy!
Hands down best recipe ever!! Don’t change a thing!
Really, really good! Very tender and flavorful!
Delicious and easy!
These are awesome! Easy to make and delicious!
Love this recipe!!!! Delicious!
This was a hit!
Delicious and easy! I drizzled mine with a little spicy ranch!
Beat air fryer recipe I’ve found. Perfect temp/time. Very good patties. I didn’t have a large can of salmon, but had several small ones. I used two of those after draining. They mix up quickly. I use a large cookie scoop, place the mixture on a plate, and flatten. It makes 8 small 2.5″ patties. I cook them 4 at a time.
Thanks so very much for taking the time to come back and comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Can I use fresh salmon?
I’ve never made it with fresh salmon. You might be able to, I’ve just never tried it 🙂
Should I preheat the air fryer?
Nope it’s not necessary
Just made them in my ninja air fryer. Wow were they good. Light crunch on the outside and soft and steamy on the inside. I’ll never pan fry them again.
Perfect, I like the flavor and the texture they are not very soft. My husband has heart problems so I had to omit the salt and use sour cream instead of mayonnaise, I like it I always wanted to cook something with salmon my husband like it thank you much for the recipe
I’m so happy to hear that Dolores and I’m glad you could make it suit your husband’s diet needs!
This came out great, I used dried parsley didn’t have fresh ones on hand. Cooked for 15 mins than turned for another 10mins which cause the golden brown.
Thanks so very much LJ!
Just made this for dinner and it’s delicious! In the past I’ve always used oil and of course the patties were a bit greasy. This is clean, delicious, and can be made keto if you use pork rind crumbs instead of panko.
Great tip about the pork rinds Brandon! Thanks so much!