These air fryer salmon patties with lemon dill aioli are so good! Crisp on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside, they have the perfect taste and texture. They are made with canned salmon and are ready in just 15 minutes.
Fish recipes like blacked Mahi Mahi are some of my favourite meals because they are so quick and easy to make and the air fryer salmon patty recipe I am sharing with you today is another delicious, healthy meal!
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Why you will love this salmon recipe:
- The taste! These salmon patties turn out perfectly crisp on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside.
- They are quick and easy to make and are ready in just 15 minutes just like air fryer shrimp.
- They're healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, low carb and keto!
If you love delicious air fryer recipes you will also love easy air fryer lamb chops and air fried bbq ribs.
Ingredients:
For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in the post.
Jump to the Recipe- Canned salmon - I recommend using unsalted canned salmon rather than salted and I recommend using wild canned salmon rather than farmed salmon if possible.
- Almond flour - is used to bind these salmon cakes together. Be sure to use almond flour and not almond meal which is more gritty.
- Mayonnaise - you can either use homemade mayonnaise or store bought mayo.
- Dijon mustard - to kick up the flavour profile even more! You can use any type of dijon mustard that you prefer.
- Seasonings - dried dill, sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Produce - green onion and lemons. You will use both the lemon juice and lemon zest from the lemons.
- Egg - to bind these salmon cakes together.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- Feel free to add other seasonings such as garlic powder or onion powder.
- You could use white onion instead of green onion.
- Instead of almond flour feel free to use bread crumbs or crushed crackers instead.
- For a different flavour add some capers to the recipe.
How to make air fryer salmon patties:
- Step 1: Add all the ingredients for the salmon cakes into a bowl. Then stir everything together to combine.
- Step 2: Then form the salmon mixture into 4 patties of equal size and brush the rack of your air fryer with avocado oil (or another cooking oil of your choice).
- Step 3: Then transfer the patties to the tray or basket of your air fryer and cook them for 15 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 4: While the salmon cakes are cooking, make the aioli by stirring all the ingredients together in a bowl or measuring cup. Once the patties are done cooking, remove them from the air fryer and top them with the aioli. Then serve and enjoy!
Top Tips:
- Try to make all of the patties the same size so that they cook at the same rate.
- Don't overlap the patties in the air fryer. You want them to be in a single layer so that they cook properly.
- You do not need to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. If you do preheat it decrease the cooking time by a few minutes.
- Serving ideas: these patties are delicious served as is, but you could also turn them into salmon burgers by serving them on a bun. I also love serving these salmon cakes over white rice or lettuce and drizzling everything with the lemon dill sauce.
Air fryer salmon patties FAQs:
The key is using a good binder. For this recipe I used an egg plus almond flour but bread crumbs or crushed crackers would also work.
Salmon patties are done cooking when they are golden brown on the outside, and pink and flaky on the inside. If you have a meat thermometer you can tell if the salmon patties are done when the inside reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
No problem! Instead, cook these salmon patties in the oven. Put them on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping them halfway through to ensure they cook evenly.
Store any leftover salmon patties in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. These patties also freeze really well in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Lemon Dill Aioli
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans salmon (320 grams)
- 1 cup almond flour (or bread crumbs)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon packed lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg
Optional
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (for greasing the tray of your air fryer if needed)
Lemon Dill Aioli
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- juice from half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
Salmon Patties Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
- Mix everything together until combined.
- Form into 4 patties of equal size and brush the rack of your air fryer with avocado oil.
- Cook the patties for 15 minutes at 360F.
Lemon Dill Aioli Instructions
- Place the ingredients in a bowl or glass measuring cup.
- Stir well to combine.
- Top the salmon cakes with the aioli and serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Every model of air fryer is different, so you may have to adjust the cooking time slightly.
- If you use a basket style air fryer you will need to flip the patties half way through to ensure they cook evenly.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
Kristie
So tasty!