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    Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Lemon Dill Aioli

    Modified: Oct 31, 2024 • Published: Oct 8, 2020 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • 1 Comment

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    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.

    A cooked salmon cake on a bed of chopped lettuce, topped with a creamy aioli sauce.

    Fish recipes like blacked Mahi Mahi are some of my favourite meals because they are so quick and easy to make and I can't wait for you to try the salmon recipe I am sharing with you today!

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • How to make this recipe:
    • Top Tips:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to serve:
    • How to store:
    • Frequently asked questions:
    • Other air fryer recipes you will love:
    • Recipe

    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!

    If you love delicious air fryer recipes you will also love easy air fryer lamb chops and air fried bbq ribs.

    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. 

    How to make this recipe:

    A blue bowl filled with canned salmon, chopped green onion, mustard, mayonnaise and almond flour.
    1. Step 1: Add all the ingredients for the salmon cakes into a bowl. Then stir everything together to combine.
    A plate with four uncooked salmon patties on it.
    1. 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).
    Four uncooked salmon patties on an air fryer rack.
    1. 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.
    A glass measuring cup filled with a dill aioli sauce with a spoon in it.
    1. 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.
    • 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 a little 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 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.

    A cooked salmon patty on a bed of lettuce drizzled with a creamy aioli.

    Frequently asked questions:

    How do I keep my salmon patties from falling apart?

    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.

    Do you put crackers in salmon patties? 

    To bind salmon patties you can use crushed crackers but you can also use breadcrumbs, oatmeal, almond flour or almond meal.

    How do you know when salmon patties are done?

    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. 

    What if I don’t have an air fryer? 

    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:

    • Easy air fryer pork belly
    • Easy salt and pepper chicken wings

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    Recipe

    A salmon cake on a bed of lettuce drizzled with aioli sauce.

    Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Lemon Dill Aioli

    These air fryer salmon patties with lemon dill aioli are the best! Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside with the most amazing flavour. Plus they're ready in just 15 minutes!
    4.89 from 17 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Fish, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 411kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    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

    1. Every model of air fryer is different, so you may have to adjust the cooking time slightly. 
    2. If you use a basket style air fryer you will need to flip the patties half way through to ensure they cook evenly.
    3. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Kristie

      October 08, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      So tasty!5 stars

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