Description
Crispy, golden salmon patties made with flaky salmon, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon. These air fryer salmon cakes offer a healthier, oil-free baking method for a quick, flavorful weeknight recipe or appetizer.
Ingredients
1 lb cooked salmon, flaked (bones and skin removed)
1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried dill
Zest of 1 lemon
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional, for binding)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine flaked salmon, green onions, garlic, ginger, and lemon zest.
Mix in Panko, Italian herb seasoning, paprika, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Add beaten egg if mixture is too crumbly.
Using your hands, form into 4-6 patties (adjust size based on air fryer basket).
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
Place patties in air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Notes
Use leftover cooked or canned salmon for efficiency.
For extra crispiness, press patties firmly and chill for 15 minutes before air frying.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg