Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Name: Air Fryer Salmon Patties
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 14 ounces (400g) fresh or canned salmon; 3 tbsp cilantro ((coriander), chopped); 3 green onions ((spring onions), finely mined); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 egg; salt

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Air Fryer Salmon Patties are a quick and easy healthy meal that is packed with flavour. Cooking salmon patties in the air fryer makes them nice and crispy on the outside, yet keeps them tender and moist inside.

Suitable for Low Carb, Keto, Whole 30, and Gluten Free diets. Weight Watchers Points included.

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air fryer salmon patties served in a white bowl with lime wedges and dipping sauce

Folks, this recipe for Air Fryer Salmon Patties is my new air fryer obsession. I loooooove using the air fryer to cook up all sorts of delicious and healthier versions of my favourite fried foods.

But it hadn’t occurred to me to make my go-to quick and easy salmon patties in the air fryer. Until now, that is. And I loved making Air Fryer Fish Sticks, awesome Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes, really juicy Air Fryer Salmon, golden crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast and The BEST Air Fryer Hamburgers.

Easy Salmon Patties

I was already smitten with this how easily a salmon patty come together. Just pop open a some canned salmon (or fresh if you prefer), mix it with the other ingredients, form into patties and they’re ready to cook. Easy Peasy.

And with the air fryer, they cook soooooo much faster.

Seriously, in less than 10 minutes you have amazingly tasty salmon patties that are super crispy and golden on the outside, whilst managing to stay tender and flaky inside. You can finish it off with some lemon juice and serve with Chipotle Aioli.

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Why You’ll Love These

These Air Fryer Salmon Patties are a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Easy and hassle-free to whip up from pantry ingredients and minimal prep time.
Flexible for herb and spice additions to your taste.
Versatile, makes a great side dish, or main dish with a salad or some starch.
Make ahead and fridge friendly recipe.
Double or triple to feed a hungry crowd.
Dietary – suitable for gluten free, low carb or keto diets.

close up view of four air fryer salmon patties stacked in top of each other

Ingredient Notes

Salmon – This can be fresh salmon or canned salmon. I love using the canned version since it is so economical. Try it with both and see which you prefer.
Cilantro – fresh cilantro adds a delicious flavour. Feel free to use freshly chopped parsley instead.
Green onion – this adds a lovely onion flavor without the effort of cooking onion before hand.. Feel free to use onion powder instead.
Smoked paprika – adds a lovely smokiness to your fish patties.
Egg – this helps bind everything together to easily form salmon cakes.
Lemon – a pinch of lemon zest provided zesty citrus flavor.

Ready to learn how easy it is to make Air Fryer Salmon Patties? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you….

How To Make Salmon Patties In The Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.

Preheat air fryer to 360°F/ 180°C
Mince your fresh salmon or open canned salmon, drain and remove bones (you can leave in if you prefer; I actually like the bones).
Add all ingredients including the sea salt to a bowl and combine.
Form into 6 patties.
Add patties to the air fryer basket and lightly spray with no-calorie cooking spray.
Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning the patties over half way through the cook time.

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How To Make Baked Salmon Patties in the Oven

No air fryer? No problem! Oven Baked Salmon Patties are also quite easy to make. Just follow these simple steps:

Preheat oven to 375 F / 190 C / gas 5
Mince your fresh salmon or open salmon tins, drain and remove any bones (you can also leave them in if you prefer. I personally like the bones).
Add to bowl along with rest of ingredients.
Mix and form into 6 uniformly sized patties.
Place on baking tray and spray lightly with no-calorie cooking spray.
Bake for about 15 minutes.

Recipe Tips

Make sure to form salmon patties that are the same size so they will cook evenly and at the same rate. You may want to use an ice cream scoop to help keep the patties a consistent size and ensure that they all cook evenly.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Make sure to leave space between fish cakes so that the hot air circulates to cook and crisp them up. Cook them in batches if needed.
If you are not following a low-carb or gluten-free eating plan, you can add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs to the mixture. This will bulk up the salmon patties a bit more.

Delicious Variations

Vary the flavor – feel free to add things like fresh dill or dried dill, curry powder.
Add heat – add heat using red pepper flakes, chipotle or sriracha.

FAQs

How Long To Cook Salmon Patties in the Air Fryer?

I have found that cooking salmon patties in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes on each side will give you perfectly cooked salmon patties.

However, it is important to note that air fryer temperatures may vary depending on the make and model. It is best to start off with less cook time, check your food, and then add time as needed.
It is a good idea to use a meat thermometer to make sure your food has reached the proper internal temperature.
Seafood, such as salmon, is considered safe to eat when the internal temperature reaches at least 145 F.

Can I make Air Fryer Salmon Patties With Fresh Salmon?

Air Fryer Salmon Patties made with fresh salmon are full of flavour. And using fresh salmon instead of canned can make the patties more juicy.

To make, simply remove any bones from your fillet, finely mince the meat by hand (don’t use a food processor, as the salmon will get too mushy), and you’re ready to use according to this recipe. Please note that when using fresh fish instead of canned, you’ll want to cook the patties for a little longer.

You can even swap the salmon for other types of fish. Try making these with a finely chopped white fish, such as haddock or cod. Delicious!

Storage And Meal Prep

You may not think of using the air fryer when meal prepping, but air fried salmon patties are a great make ahead solution. Yeap. I love to pack them in lunch boxes, along with some fresh cut up veggies and a cup of homemade dipping sauce.

You can also quickly reheat and serve them with a side of rice for tomorrow’s dinner. Sooooo handy on those hectic weeknights when you need to get supper on the table fast.

Prep ahead and store cooked patties – Store cooled cooked patties in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Prep ahead and store uncooked patties – form patties and store them stacked with baking paper between each fish cake in an air tight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat– You can toss them back in the Air Fryer to reheat at 350F / 180C for 4-5 minutes.
Freeze uncooked patties – you can also prep these in advance and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just follow these easy steps: Form the patties, place on a lined baking sheet, and freeze for 1 hour.. Remove them from the freezer, wrap each patty individually in plastic wrap before transferring to Ziploc bags. Press the excess air out of the bags before sealing and label them with the date. Place the bags flat in the freezer to store for up to 3 months.
Thaw – simply remove them from the freezer the night before needed and let them thaw in the fridge.

two glass meal prep containers filled with air fryer salmon patties, cut up fresh vegetables, and a cup of homemade dipping sauce

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Weight Watchers Points

There are 0 (zero!) Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving of these fish Patties.

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