Description
Homemade salmon patties shine as a quick, delectable meal combining fresh ingredients with crispy texture. Simple preparation and air fryer cooking make these patties a perfect weeknight dinner for seafood enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) fresh salmon
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free option available)
- 2 tbsps avocado mayo
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Olive oil spray
- Apple Fennel Slaw
Instructions
- Preparation: Dice salmon into uniform chunks and process in a food processor until achieving a coarse, consistent texture.
- Mixing: Combine processed salmon with all complementary ingredients in a mixing bowl, folding gently until the mixture becomes cohesive and slightly moist.
- Forming: Shape the salmon mixture into four evenly sized patties, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat air fryer to 390°F (199°C) and lightly spray the basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Cooking: Arrange patties in the basket with adequate spacing, mist with olive oil spray, and cook for 8 minutes. Flip midway through cooking and reapply olive oil spray to ensure even browning and crispy exterior.
- Plating: Create a vibrant bed of Apple Fennel Slaw, place salmon patty on top, and garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, finely chopped dill, and a light sprinkle of kosher salt.
Notes
- Salmon Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with minimal bones to ensure smooth patty texture and prevent unexpected crunch.
- Binding Technique: Mix ingredients gently to maintain salmon’s delicate structure, avoiding overmixing which can create dense, tough patties.
- Moisture Management: Pat salmon dry before processing to prevent excess water, helping patties hold together and crisp beautifully in air fryer.
- Spacing Strategy: Leave room between patties in air fryer basket to guarantee even cooking and achieve golden, crispy exterior on all sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg