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Air Fryer Salmon Patties Recipe
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Easy Air Fryer Salmon Patties

These easy air fryer salmon patties are crisp on the outside, tender inside, and made with simple pantry ingredients for a cozy, weeknight-friendly seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time (optional) 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon Patty Mixture
  • 14.75 oz canned salmon, drained and flaked
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs plus more if needed
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp green onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped, or 1 tsp dried
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For Cooking and Serving
  • cooking spray or light oil mist for the basket and tops of patties
  • lemon wedges and tartar sauce for serving, optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare the salmon mixture: Drain the canned salmon well and add it to a medium mixing bowl, flaking it with a fork. Stir in the egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, panko, green onion, bell pepper, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until everything is evenly combined and the mixture holds together when pressed.[web:4][web:6]
  2. Shape the patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a compact patty about 1 inch thick, smoothing any cracks around the edges. If the mixture feels too soft, add a spoonful more panko and mix again.[web:5][web:19]
  3. Chill (optional): For extra sturdy patties, place them on a plate, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes while you preheat the air fryer.
  4. Preheat and arrange: Preheat the air fryer to 390°F if your model recommends preheating. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray, then place the salmon patties in a single layer with a little space between each one.[web:4][web:7]
  5. Air fry: Lightly mist the tops of the patties with cooking spray and cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping once halfway through if needed, until the patties are golden brown and heated through.[web:4][web:5]
  6. Serve: Carefully remove the patties from the basket and serve hot with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or a simple yogurt sauce, along with your favorite sides.

Notes

For smaller appetizer-style bites, shape the mixture into mini patties and reduce the cook time slightly. If reheating leftovers, return them to the air fryer for a few minutes so they crisp up again instead of getting soggy in the microwave.[web:15][web:18]