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Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Crispy air-fried salmon patties made with cooked or canned wild salmon, panko, herbs, and a touch of Dijon and mayo. Ready in about 35 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 3 patties

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Medium Bowl

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 largeeggs
  • 1/4 cupchopped red onion
  • 1/4 cupchopped dill
  • 2 tablespoonsmayo I like Sir Kensington
  • 2 teaspoonDijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoonOld Bay seasoning
  • 12 ouncescooked or canned wild salmon flaked (from 1 lb salmon or 2 6-ounce cans)
  • 1/2 cuppanko plain or gluten-free panko (or matzo for passover)
  • olive oil spray
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Line the air fryer basket with a piece of air fryer parchment or lightly spray the basket with olive oil spray. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if your model recommends preheating.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped dill, 2 tablespoons mayo, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay until combined.
  • Add 12 ounces flaked cooked or canned wild salmon and 1/2 cup panko to the bowl. If using canned salmon, drain and flake it before adding. Stir gently until just combined.
  • If the mixture seems too wet to form patties, add another tablespoon panko and mix once more.
  • Place the mixture in the freezer (uncovered) for 10 minutes to firm up so the patties hold together.
  • Divide the mixture and form into 6 tightly packed, evenly sized patties.
  • Arrange the patties in the prepared air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the patties once halfway through cooking, until golden brown and heated through.
  • Remove the patties from the air fryer and serve with lemon wedges. Makes 6 patties.

Notes

Notes
Optional, to take this over the top make a remoulade sauce: combine mayo,
lemon juice and capers and serve over salmon patties.