Salmon cakes are delectable seafood patties that exemplify the perfect fusion of taste and health. With the advent of air fryers, these culinary gems have gained newfound popularity as a healthier alternative to traditional pan-frying. Delve into this comprehensive guide to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate air fryer salmon cakes. Learn how to select the freshest ingredients, mix them in perfect harmony, and achieve a crispy golden-brown exterior while maintaining a moist and tender interior. Explore various flavor combinations, from classic to exotic, that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
AIR FRYER SALMON PATTIES
Fresh salmon patties are cooked golden in an air fryer and paired with a zesty aioli dipping sauce for an easy dinner.
Provided by Bren
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning together in a small bowl and refrigerate dipping sauce until needed.
- Place salmon, chives, parsley, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl and mix well. Add flour and mix well. Divide into 4 equal portions; mold into patties.
- Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut lemon into 4 slices.
- Place lemon slices into the bottom of the air fryer basket and place salmon patties on top. Lightly spray patties with cooking spray.
- Place the basket into the preheated fryer and drop the temperature to to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Cook in the air fryer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 567.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
AIR FRYER SALMON CAKES
These salmon cakes are popping with flavor and little filler! I don't like canned salmon, so I chose to use salmon packets (found in the tuna aisle).
Provided by thedailygourmet
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer for 10 minutes to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Whisk egg, mayonnaise, parsley, chervil, dill, chives, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, seafood seasoning, and salt together in a bowl. Mix in panko bread crumbs until combined. Gently fold in salmon.
- Shape mixture into 4 cakes. Line the air fryer basket with perforated parchment.
- Air-fry salmon cakes for 8 minutes, flipping at the halfway point. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 503.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
AIR-FRYER SALMON PATTIES
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble salmon over mixture and mix well. Shape into 6 patties. , Arrange patties in greased air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until set and golden brown, 6-8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 876mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
- Be careful not to overmix the salmon mixture, as this will make the cakes tough.
- Form the salmon cakes into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, or the salmon cakes won't cook evenly.
- Cook the salmon cakes for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the salmon cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or lemon-herb sauce.
Conclusion:
Air fryer salmon cakes are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this versatile fish. They are easy to make and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, air fryer salmon cakes are sure to please everyone at the table.
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