Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Make these easy Air Fryer Salmon Patties with fresh salmon and just 6-8 minutes of cooking. They're deliciously packed with flavor and require no chopping thanks to powdered seasonings.

Course Main Course

Cuisine North American

Diet Low Lactose

Prep Time 7

Cook Time 8

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Ingredients

1 lb salmon fillet without skin, roughly chopped, or canned salmon
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon fine table salt
2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh is best
1 egg
¼ cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free to make this recipe gluten-free
1 teaspoon cooking oil

To serve

lemon wedges
sour cream

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place salmon pieces, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and lemon juice in a food processor and mix until smooth.
1 lb salmon fillet, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon fine table salt, 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Add the egg and mix again until well incorporated.
1 egg
Transfer the salmon mixture to a bowl and fold in the breadcrumbs.
¼ cup breadcrumbs
Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
When you're ready to cook, preheat your air fryer by running it at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Bring out the salmon mixture and shape into four balls of similar size.
Brush the air fryer basket with oil, then place the salmon balls inside. Brush with oil on top, then use a spatula or spoon to flatten into salmon patties about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. If the patties don't all fit at the same time you will need to cook in batches - do not cook in multiple layers.
1 teaspoon cooking oil
Air fry 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then flip and air fry 1-2 minutes more, until cooked through and a bit browned on the outside. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Serve with lemon wedges and a side of sour cream.
lemon wedges, sour cream

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Notes

This recipe was tested in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer* and a Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer*. Cook time can vary with your air fryer model.

In a hurry? Skip the refrigeration, but know that the patties might flatten a bit while cooking.
Don't overcook them or they can end up dry
Storing leftovers: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing leftovers: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Reheating in air fryer: Air fry 2-4 minutes at 360°F (180°C), until heated through.
Reheating in microwave: Reheat leftovers in the microwave starting with 1 minute and following with 30 second increments.
Prep ahead: You can make the salmon mixture the day before, store in the refrigerator, and cook the next day
Freeze and cook: You can freeze raw patties and cook them up when desired. Freeze individually on a tray for 2 hours, then transfer to freezer bags. Thaw, then cook as directed in recipe card, or cook from frozen and add a few minutes to the cook time.

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