Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Lemon Dill Aioli

Why you will love this recipe:

• The taste and texture! These salmon patties turn out perfectly crisp on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside. 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 just like juicy air fryer scallops and air fryer shrimp.
• 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're healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, low carb and keto!

Ingredients and substitutions:

• 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. 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.
• Green onion - this helps add even more flavour to the salmon and gives them a bright pop of colour.
• Egg - an egg helps add moisture and bind these salmon cakes together. 

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 simple broccoli salad, potato salad with bacon, air fryer squash, air fried carrots and air fryer French fries.

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 an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Simply let them thaw and then cook them according to the directions in this post.