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Air fryer salmon patties with roasted vegetables and fried potatoes. #TexasHomesteader

Healthy Air Fryer Salmon Patties

These salmon patties are crispy on the outside, fork-tender on the inside and made healthier using the air fryer. Enjoy salmon patties without all the fat of being pan fried in oil. #TexasHomesteader
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, fish, low fat, salmon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 5 patties
Author ~ Texas Homesteader ~

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 14.75-oz can salmon (drained well, skin and bones removed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (I often substitute quick oats)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup minced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • salt & pepper to taste I add ½ teaspoon each

Optional Crumb Coating:

  • 1/3 cup Additional breadcrumbs to coat – OPTIONAL (I use crushed cornflakes)

Instructions

  1. Place well-drained salmon in a medium bowl and remove skin and bones.

  2. Add 2 eggs, 3/4 cup bread crumbs (or quick oats), 1/3 cup minced onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon lemon juice & salt & pepper to taste (I typically add ½ teaspoon each); stir gently until combined.

  3. Shape the mixture into five equal 3-inch-diameter patties. If breadcrumb coating is desired, roll in additional breadcrumbs (I often use crushed cornflakes)

  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees, and then place 2-3 patties in the basket. Cook at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until browned. I flip them when only 4 minutes remain to crisp the other side. (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion should register 145 degrees F.) Remove and cook remaining patties. Serve hot.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: To test internal temperatures, use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion. I cook to 145°F.