Air fryer salmon patties
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Try this Air fryer salmon cakes, so delicious and healthy! Keto, paleo, whole30 and low carb. You can make this salmon patties from frozen and from fresh salmon fish fillets. Dont forget a touch of lemon!
For Weight watchers: myWW green plan 4 points,myWW blue plan 0 points,myWW purple plan 0 points per serving
Ok guys, this is by far my absolutely favorite air fryer recipe. Just look at these patties! So juicy, flavorful, elegant and delicious!
Check out the air fryer i am using, never had problems with it!
Keto, whole30 and paleo air fryer salmon cakes recipe!
This salmon cakes are very healthy by its own. This recipe is low carb and fits most of low carb diets.
If you are looking for a good quality salmon with most nutrients and health benefits, use wild caught fish. I usually just buy a whole salmon fillet(or even a whole fish), then slice it in portions and freeze.
You can get a good quality fish at big fish markets or get it already frozen to avoid farmed raised salmon.( "Atlantic salmon" is farmed as well, just FYI)
Can i use frozen salmon?
Of course you do. If you are making salmon patties, you will need to defrost the fish first and then cut it very well or mince to make cakes.
You can even make a lot of salmon cakes at once and freeze them for later use
Also you can use different fish to make this fish cakes:
- tilapia
- cod
- catfish
- steelhead
But our favorite is salmon! Patties comes out juicy and tender each time!
You can eat them just like that or use it as a patty for a burger. Add some fries and call it a meal!Great for a party!
I used sliced lemon under the salmon cakes to prevent them from sticking to the air fryer basket. It also add an extra flavor that nothing can beat.
How long do you cook salmon patties in air fryer?
The process of cooking salmon is very simple. Usually it takes about 7 minutes to fully cook your fillet or cake, but i depend on a thickness of a piece.
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Maybe you will need to adjust the time by 1 minute!
How to serve air fryer salmon cakes
Step1. Make a stack! Top it with sour cream or coconut cream or yogurt ( just a whole30 option). Well, we like it with sour cream and chopped dill.
Step2. Just put all the patties on a wooden board or a parchment paper and serve with a side dip( could be anything- from spicy aioli to sour cream with dill or just about anything)
Step3. Serve it in a burger! Great option for a party.
Hope you will like this recipe! Please let me know in comments below !
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You know what would be a perfect side dish fr this cakes? My quick sauteed vegetables recipe!
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Air fryer Salmon patties (cakes)
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Air fryer liners
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh salmon fillet (could be from frozen)
- 1 eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 sliced lemon
Instructions
- Mince salmon in the bowl, add egg and spices.
- Form little cakes . Preheat air fryer to 390. Lay sliced lemons on the bottom of the air fryer basket. Place cakes on top.
- Cook for 7 minutes. Serve with your favorite dip, depending on your diet preferences.
Notes
Nutrition
This might be a dumb question, but if I freeze, should I freeze cooked or raw?
Thats a good question! I would probably freeze raw patties. If you freeze cooked cakes and then reheat, they may come out on a dryer side. Hope this helps!
Do I dice the salmon into small pieces or put it into a food processor?
I just usually dice it. Food processor will be nice too but it will require more dishes to wash))
How many small patties does this make? Trying to figure out serving size. Thanks!
Do you mince up the raw salmon to make the cakes?
Hi! thanks for asking. yes, mince the raw salmon)
What temperature on air fryer
it says right there, 390 degrees. Thanks!
Yes..you can use canned salmon. Drain it good and get out the bones. Made it for dinner tonight...delicious!
Will they be crunchy? Is there any thing I can roll them in to make them crispy.
Hi! no, they are not crunchy. Try to roll them in panko bread crumbs, i think it will work!
If you want to stay Keto, don’t use the breadcrumbs.
Rice crumbs will make them crunchy:)
If y’all don’t make this sooner or later you are missing out on an outstanding dish. Very moist and full of flavor. Made a couple of modifications by adding one finely chopped celery, caramelized shallot, and teaspoon of old bay. The lemon on the bottom added just the right amount of lemon flavor.
This is now in our rotation.
That sounds like a plan! Living in the South I'm making these for breakfast with grits!
Can you adapt this and use canned salmon??
Hi, thanks for asking. I never tried to make it with canned salmon, but i assume if you will drain it very well, you can make patties out of it.
Such a great idea! I love that there is no bread crumbs too! I just got an air fryer and will be making this soon! Thanks!