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How to Make Salmon Patties in an Air Fryer

Healthy, delicious, and quick to make, these air fryer salmon patties will surely please everyone's taste buds and keep them coming back for more.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer salmon patties, air fryer salmon patties recipe, how to make salmon patties in an air fryer, salmon patties
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 251 kcal

Ingredients (12)

  • 12 oz boneless skinless salmon cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium egg
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Heinz ketchup

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation

1

For the salmon: If you buy a fresh skinless salmon fillet, then first rinse it with clean water, pat dry, then cut it into small pieces for easier grinding.

Cooking

1

Grind the salmon: Place 12 oz salmon in a food processor and grind until it reaches a smooth consistency.

Cubes of salmon in a food processor.
2

Mix the salmon with other ingredients: To a mixing bowl, add the ground salmon with 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp parsley, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1 medium egg. Stir to combine.

A glass bowl of a mix of herbs, spices, and seasonings.
3

Make the patties: Use your hand to shape the patties (this recipe calls for 8 patties for 4 servings).

A close-up picture of an airfryer salmon patty in the palm of a hand in the background of a bowl of other salmon patties.
4

Air fry the patties: Place the patties into the air fryer. Spread a layer of olive oil on the patties’ surface, then set the temperature at 375 °F and cook for 10 minutes.

A hand is brushing some olive oil over eight salmon patties placed in an air fryer’s basket.
5

Make the sauce: While waiting for the patties to cook, add 3 tbsp mayonnaise and 2 tbsp Heinz's ketchup to a bowl, then mix well.

A small glass bowl with some mayonnaise and ketchup in it.
6

Garnish and serve: Transfer the salmon patties to a serving plate, then drizzle with the sauce before serving.

Two plates of air fryer salmon patties drizzled with sauce on top and garnished with some parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 251 kcal | Fat 15 g | Saturated Fat 3 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 4 g | Cholesterol 119 mg | Sodium 261 mg | Potassium 416 mg | Carbohydrate 6 g | Fiber 1 g | Sugar 2 g | Protein 19 g | Vitamin A 420 IU | Vitamin C 3 mg | Calcium 24 mg | Iron 1 mg