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Salmon Patties (Air Fryer)

airfryersalmonpattiesCooking salmon patties in the air fryer guarantees crispy, golden brown cakes in less than 10 minutes. This recipe calls for just five ingredients (not counting salt and pepper).

⅓ cup onion, finely chopped
1 large egg, beaten
5 saltines, crushed
½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp. sea salt
⅛ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
1 (14¾ oz) can salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
cooking spray

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, combine the onion, beaten egg, crushed saltines, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Stir until the mixture is an even consistency. Crumble the salmon over the egg mixture and stir lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six patties.

Makes 3 servings.

Cook’s Notes:

  • Round patties are easiest, but you can make them square if you want. Just make sure they are roughly equal in shape and size to ensure even cooking. You can even use an ice cream scoop or small measuring cup to make sure they’re the same volume.
  • It’s the end of the workday, the family is hungry and there’s absolutely nothing in the refrigerator. If this scenario sounds all too familiar, you should bookmark this recipe for air fryer salmon patties. Like all of our favourite air fryer recipes, these patties cook up quicker than they would on the stovetop, using a fraction of the oil.
  • Working with already-cooked canned salmon makes these patties extra quick to stir together, but this recipe is also a great way to use up leftovers from any of our easy salmon recipes. The result is mildly spiced patties that are golden brown on the outside, tender inside and endlessly adaptable.
  • Canned salmon: Canned salmon is a great pantry staple. Often made with pink salmon, one of the major types of salmon, it has a ton of nutritional value and can be used in a variety of ways. If you want the extra nutrition, keep the skin and bones in.
  • Onion: Chopped onion adds a lot of flavour to these salmon patties. If you’re onion-averse, simply omit it.
  • Egg: Egg binds the patties so they hold their shape and stay moist during cooking.
  • Saltines: Crushed crackers bind the fish cakes together. You can also use panko or another substitute for breadcrumbs instead. Gluten-free breadcrumbs make this an easy gluten-free dinner recipe.

Nutritional Information:
2 patties: 285 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 876mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein.