5 from 107 votes

Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Air Fryer Salmon Patties using canned salmon is delicious! Learn how to make salmon patties in the air fryer with a golden crust using this quick recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Davinah

Equipment

Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

12 oz canned salmon I purchased boneless skinless canned salmon from the grocery store. They came in 6 oz cans.
1/4 cup shallots or red onions, I diced these very small
1/4 cup green bell peppers diced small
1 tbsp Garlic Cloves minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 large Eggs
2 tbsp parsley chopped or 1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
3 tbsp Almond Flour superfine, use 2 tbsp in the filling and 1 tbsp to coat the patties in before adding them to the air fryer
Cooking spray

Instructions

Whisk the mayo and egg in a small bowl.
Add 2 tbsp of the almond flour and the other ingredients to a large mixing bowl and pour in the mayo and egg mixture.
Use a rubber spatula to gently mix to incorporate.
Form about 6 salmon patties. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp of almond flour on the tops and bottoms of the patties.
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees for 3-5 minutes.
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Add the patties and spray them generously with oil (this helps them brown)
Air fry the salmon patties for 12-14 minutes.

Notes

For best results, preheat your air fryer: this helps give the salmon patties a golden brown exterior.

Allow the salmon cakes to chill for 15-30 minutes. This helps them to firm up (and not fall apart) with minimal breading. I didn't need to do this, but it is an option since different brands of salmon might behave differently.

Cook in batches if needed: depending on the size of your air fryer, 6 salmon patties might be too much. If your salmon patties are not in a single layer or are close together, the hot air won't circulate. So, be sure to give them space.

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