Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe that is both delicious and healthy? Well, look no further than these air fryer salmon patties. This simple recipe takes only minutes to prepare and makes the perfect dinner or lunch!
They come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! Plus, they are a great way to use up leftovers from a grilled whole salmon.

Serve these salmon patties with your favorite sides. I recommend pairing the salmon cakes with this lemony air fryer broccoli or this herb-seasoned air fryer cauliflower.

Use a double-sided air fryer so you can cook your side dish and these salmon patties at the same time. Dinner is only a few minutes away!

Why This Recipe Works

• You can use fresh salmon or canned salmon
• A great way to use leftover salmon
• Healthier than deep fat frying
• Easy to prepare in advance

Ingredients

• Salmon. Cooked and flaked. You can use fresh or canned salmon.
  
• Eggs. Binds all of the ingredients together.
  
• Breadcrumbs. We used Panko but you can use regular breadcrumbs.
  
• Onion. Finely diced.
  
• Mayonaise. Adds moisture and richness to the salmon patties.
  
• Dried dill. If you can get your hands on some fresh dill, use that instead.
  
• Dijon mustard. Adds subtle flavor and helps with the binding.
  
• Worcestershire sauce. Adds that little something extra.
  
• Salt. Don’t forget the salt.
  
• Lemon. Both the zest and juice.

If you want to change up the flavors you can try adding one to two teaspoons of our favorite seafood seasoning or some of this rosemary dijon rub.

How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Patties

1. Remove any bones or skin and flake the salmon into small pieces.
2. Combine all of the ingredients and mix them until well combined.
3. Scoop the mixture into balls. Press down to flatten into patties.
4. Preheat the air fryer and coat the basket with cooking spray or use air fryer parchment paper.
5. Place salmon patties in the air fryer as a single layer. Cook for five minutes on each side.

Serve as an appetizer or as a main meal along with some air fryer green beans and a side salad. You can also use them as an alternative to a burger patty and build up a legendary salmon burger!

And, while you have your air fryer out, whip up a quick dessert with these air fryer brownies or some homemade air fryer cookies.

Tips and Tricks

• If you use canned salmon, make sure you drain the liquid from the can.
  
• Leave space between each salmon patty so that the patties can crisp evenly on all sides.
  
• Prepare the salmon patties in advance. Cover and refrigerate them for up to two days before cooking. When you’re ready to cook the salmon cakes, throw them in the air fryer and continue with the steps outlined in the recipe.
  
• You can freeze the salmon patties before OR after you cook them.
  
• Serve with our citrus butter sauce for an elevated flavor that rivals high end restaurants.
  
• Use the salmon patties to make fish tacos!

Frequently Asked Questions

This simple recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it is an excellent alternative to deep fat frying. The patties come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! Plus, they are a great way to use up leftovers.

Whether you use canned or freshly cooked salmon for this dish – it’s super easy either way. It takes only minutes to prepare and makes an excellent meal that your family will love.

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This Ninja Foodie XL dual air fryer is my absolute favorite air fryer! I am able to cook two different foods at the same time, at different temperatures! I have a small kitchen, so being able to have a single appliance to handle the workload of two air fryers is amazing!

Make life simple and grab some air fryer parchment paper sheets. This makes cleanup a breze!

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