Air Fryer Salmon Patties Recipe
These crispy Air Fryer Salmon Patties are made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked to golden perfection in minutes. They are tender inside, crunchy outside, and perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, or protein-packed snacks.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
Salmon Patty Mixture
- 15 oz canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise or plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion or green onion
- 1 clove garlic minced, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed, plus more to serve
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika or cayenne optional, for heat
For Cooking
- oil spray for greasing the air fryer basket and patties
Instructions
- Add the drained, flaked salmon to a mixing bowl and remove any large bones or pieces of skin if desired.
- Stir in the egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika or cayenne (if using) until everything is evenly combined.
- Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes so the breadcrumbs can absorb some of the moisture and the mixture firms up slightly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for a few minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.
- Shape the salmon mixture into 6–8 equal patties, about 1 inch thick, pressing gently so they hold together.
- Arrange the patties in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space between each, and spray the tops lightly with oil.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the patties are golden brown on the outside and heated through.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce, or use in salads, bowls, or sandwiches.
Notes
If the mixture feels too soft to shape, add an extra spoonful or two of breadcrumbs and let it rest again. For extra flavor, try adding lemon zest or a bit more fresh herb to the mixture.