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    By Amy · Published: Feb 22, 2022 · Updated: Feb 22, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy Leave a Comment

    Air Fryer Salmon Patties

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    These delicious Air Fryer Salmon Patties are a quick, easy and budget-friendly dinner. They’re crispy on the outside and moist, tender and flaky on the inside. A hassle-free seafood dinner everyone can agree on!

    Front view of three salmon patties on a white plate with a garden salad.

    What I love about this recipe is that these salmon patties (or salmon cakes – whichever you prefer to call them) are prepared with staple pantry ingredients and cook quickly in your air fryer.

    A bonus is that these patties are 100% freezer friendly (before or after cooking!).

    I’ve enjoyed traditional pan-fried salmon patties since I was a kid, but I can’t say enough how much I adore the convenience of my air fryer (and the easy cleanup, too!).

    Ingredients Notes

    Overhead view of ingredients for air fryer salmon patties with overlay text.
    • Canned salmon
    • Crushed saltine crackers – breadcrumbs can be substituted, but I personally prefer crushed saltines.
    • Egg
    • Old Bay Seasoning
    • Green bell pepper
    • Lemon juice
    • Yellow onion
    • Salt and black pepper
    • Garlic

    As always, feel free to adjust the amounts of seasonings to your personal preference.

    How to Prepare

    A bowl of flaked canned salmon and a bowl of salmon patty mixture.
    1. Place drained salmon in a large bowl. Pick out any skin and bones and discard. Flake salmon with a fork.
    2. Add remaining ingredients. Combine ingredients until incorporated using your hands.
    Three salmon patties on a cutting board beside a half cup measure and bowl of mixture.
    1. Form into patties (use ½ cup of mixture for each patty).
    Salmon patties in an air fryer basket before and after air frying.
    1. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F. Spray the basket with oil. Spray the tops of the patties with oil. Place in the basket, ensuring that patties are not touching.
    2. Air fry for four minutes. Carefully flip patties, spray the tops of patties with oil and cook for an additional four minutes.
    Overhead view of three salmon patties on a plate with a salad and tartar sauce.

    I LOVE to dip salmon patties in homemade tartar sauce (if you haven’t tried my recipe, now’s the time!).

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you freeze salmon patties before air frying?

    Absolutely! Wrap each uncooked patty in plastic wrap, place in a resealable plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Can you air fry frozen salmon patties?

    Yes, you can cook salmon patties frozen. Remove the patties while your air fryer is preheating to 380 degrees F, then cook frozen patties for 7 minutes on each side.

    Three salmon patties on a white plate with a salad, lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

    Enjoy!

    More Easy Seafood Dinner Ideas

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    • Creamy Tuscan Salmon
    • Classic Tuna Salad

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    Three air fryer salmon patties on a plate with a salad.

    Air Fryer Salmon Patties

    Delicious salmon patties are so simple to prepare in your air fryer using staple pantry ingredients!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer salmon patties
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes
    Servings: 5 patties
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon drained
    • ¾ cup crushed saltine crackers about 20 crackers
    • 1 large egg beaten
    • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ¼ cup diced yellow onion
    • ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Place drained salmon in a large bowl. Pick out skin and bones and discard. Flake salmon with a fork.
    • Add crushed crackers, egg, garlic, lemon juice, onion, green pepper, Old Bay Seasoning, salt and pepper. Combine ingredients using your hands. Form into 5 patties that are 1 inch thick (½ cup salmon mixture for each patty).
    • Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F. Spray the basket with oil. Place salmon patties in basket, ensuring they do not touch. Spray the tops of patties with oil.
    • Cook for 4 minutes. Carefully flip patties, spray the tops with oil and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

    Notes

    • To freeze cooked or uncooked salmon patties:  Wrap each patty in plastic wrap, place in a resealable plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months.  If freezing cooked patties, allow to cool before wrapping in plastic wrap.
    • Defrost frozen cooked patties in the refrigerator and reheat until heated through.
    • To air fry frozen salmon patties:  Remove the patties from freezer while your air fryer is preheating to 380 degrees F.  Spray basket with oil and spray the tops of patties.  Cook frozen patties for 7 minutes on each side.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1patty | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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