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 simple ingredients including canned salmon and are ready in just 15 minutes.
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Why you will love this recipe:
- These salmon patties turn out perfectly crisp on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside. They have the perfect taste and texture.
- They have flavours of lemon and dill which combine perfectly to give them the best taste.
- They are ready in just 15 minutes! They are so quick and easy to make and the clean up is a breeze too!
- They are made with simple pantry staple ingredients like canned salmon, mayonnaise and dried dill.
- They make great leftovers and store really well in the fridge so they are perfect for meal prep.
- They are a healthy dinner or lunch option and could also be eaten as a snack or even for breakfast.
- They're dairy free, gluten free, paleo, Whole30, low carb and keto!
If you love delicious air fryer recipes you will also love air fryer scallops and air fryer shrimp.
Key ingredients and substitutions:
You should be able to find all of these simple ingredients at your local grocery store. For the exact measurements and full ingredient list refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Canned salmon - Canned salmon forms the base of these delicious fish cakes. I suggest using unsalted canned salmon rather than salted and I recommend using wild canned salmon rather than farmed salmon if possible.
- Almond flour - almond flour is used to bind these salmon cakes together. Be sure to use almond flour and not almond meal. You can also use bread crumbs or crushed crackers instead.
- Mayonnaise - to help add flavour and moisture to these salmon cakes. You can either use homemade mayonnaise or store bought mayo to make this recipe.
- Dijon mustard - to kick up the flavour profile even more! You can use any type of dijon mustard that you prefer.
- Dried dill - one of my favourite spices for pairing with salmon.
- Sea salt and ground black pepper - these simple seasonings help add even more flavor to these fish cakes.
- Fresh lemons - fresh lemons are used for both the lemon zest and lemon juice. These help add both flavour and moisture to these salmon cakes.
- Egg - an egg helps add moisture and bind these salmon cakes together.
How to make this recipe:
Step one:
First, add all the ingredients for the salmon cakes into a bowl. Then stir everything together to combine.
Step two:
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 three:
Then transfer the patties to the tray or basket of your air fryer and cook them for 15 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step four:
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.
- For best results, don't overlap the patties in the air fryer. You want them to be in a single layer so that the hot air can circulate around the patties and cook them properly.
- Every air fryer is slightly different so you may have to adjust the cooking times slightly if you use a different brand.
- 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.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- 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 this recipe.
- Feel free to add other seasonings such as garlic powder or onion powder for a different taste.
- You could easily double or triple this recipe to make a larger batch. I love doing this as a part of my weekly meal prep to have leftovers to eat later in the week.
How to serve:
You can serve these salmon patties in so many different ways. They 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.
Salmon cakes also pair well with many different side dishes. Some of my favourites include:
How to store:
Store any leftover salmon patties in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
These patties also freeze really well in a freezer safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Simply let them thaw and then cook them according to the directions in this post.
Frequently asked questions:
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.
I love serving these salmon patties over rice and with a side salad. I coat everything with the lemon dill aioli and it tastes so good! Other things that pair well with them include broccoli salad, potato salad, cooked carrots, cooked squash or French fries.
To bind salmon patties you can use crushed crackers but you can also use breadcrumbs, oatmeal, almond flour or almond meal.
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.
Other air fryer recipes you will love:
- Air fryer pork ribs
- Easy air fryer pork belly
- Air fryer carrots
- Air fryer chicken wings
- Air fryer spaghetti squash
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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.
- Instead of almond flour you can use bread crumbs or crushed crackers instead.
Kristie
So tasty!