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.
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.
I was already smitten with this how easily salmon patties come together. Just pop open a can of salmon, 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.
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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.Â
- Flexible for herb and spice additions to your taste.
- Make ahead and fridge friendly recipe.
- Double or triple to feed a hungry crowd.
This recipe works best with fresh salmon, but try it both with fresh and tinned salmon and see what you think.
Recipe Tools
- An Air Fryer.
- Handy mixing bowls.
- Measuring spoons.
- Spatula.
- Best ever sea salt flakes.
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
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F/ 180°C
- Mince your fresh salmon or open 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 6 patties.
- Add patties to the air fryer basket and lightly spray with no-calorie cooking spray.
- Cook for 6-8 mins, turning the patties over half way through the cook time.
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.
- Feel free to change up the flavours to suit your taste. Use chopped dill instead of cilantro, or swap the smoked paprika for curry powder.
- 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.
How Long To Cook Salmon Patties in the Air Fryer?
I have found that cooking salmon patties in the air fryer for 3-4 mins 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.
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!
Meal Prep Ideas
You may not think of using the air fryer when meal prepping, but air fried salmon patties are a great make ahead solution.
You can cook up a batch and then store them in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days. 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.
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Serving Suggestions
Weight Watchers Points
There are 0 (zero!) Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of these fish Patties.
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Air Fryer Salmon Patties
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
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F/ 180°C.
- Mince your fresh salmon or open salmon tins, drain and remove bones (you can leave in if you prefer; I actually like the bones). If using fresh salmon, remove bones and mince by hand.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and combine.
- Form 6 patties, making sure they are the same size.
- Add patties to the air fryer basket and lightly spray with no-calorie cooking spray.
- Cook for 6-8 mins, turning the patties over halfway through the cook time.
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Notes
- Make sure to form salmon patties that are the same size so they will cook evenly and at the same rate.
- You can even swap the salmon for other types of fish. Use canned tuna, or other finely chopped white fish such as haddock or cod. If using fresh fish instead of canned, you’ll want to cook the patties for a little longer.
- 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.Â
- Feel free to change up the flavours to suit your taste. Use chopped dill instead of cilantro, or swap the smoked paprika for curry powder.
Serving Suggestions
- Remoulade Sauce.
- Air Fryer Asparagus.
- Pineapple Fried Rice
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
- Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
These look ever so delicious. My kids would love these and so easy to make too!
The recipe is too heavy in its caloric content, because salmon is a fatty fish, which is better used in the whole form, and not as stuffing.
104 calories per patty is not too heavy. These are very light, actually, and healthy. I can’t wait to make them in my air fryer.
I just got an air fryer for my birthday a few days ago and I haven’t used it yet. I’m also doing low carb and I love the idea of making salmon patties in it.
Just an FYI… rather than omit the idea of bread crumbs altogether, there have been a lot of recipes using finely crushed pork rinds instead!