These easy air fryer salmon cakes are filled with many tender and bright flavors! This recipe is ready to be eaten in less than 30 minutes and a great way to use any canned or leftover salmon.
Canned salmon patties in air fryer are straightforward, so delicious, and made with simple ingredients that are flavorful and bright!
This air fryer salmon cakes recipe is filled with fresh parsley and onion flavors, which allow them to have the freshest flavors you can think of. Cooking salmon cakes in the air fryer is perfect for weeknights at home when you need a dinner recipe filled with protein and amazing flavors.
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With less than five ingredients, you will have easy air fryer salmon cakes ready to be paired with your favorite carbs and vegetables for a dinner that is family-friendly, healthy, and well-rounded. Anyone can make this recipe!
Ingredients
**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**
Salmon– I use canned salmon for this recipe because it is an easy pantry ingredient that we always have on hand. Be sure to drain and flake the salmon before using it. Alternatively, you can use leftover cooked salmon.
Onion: Any fresh onion will work for these air fryer salmon cakes, such as yellow or white.
Parsley: Freshly chopped parsley is a great way to add a hint of freshness to these patties to make sure they taste yummy and good.
How to Make salmon cakes in the air fryer
I love this air fryer recipe because it is ready within minutes and yields the best salmon patties! These salmon cakes have a perfectly crispy exterior and are filled with yummy moist flavors when you bite into them.
Be sure to preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for at least four minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flaked salmon, eggs, diced onion, and fresh parsley until just combined. Divide the mixture into eight even patties.
- Next, place the salmon cakes in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry the patties at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for six minutes per side. You can also use a meat thermometer to ensure the salmon patties reach 160°F.
- Repeat the previous steps with the remaining salmon patty mixture until gone.
- Garnish the cooked salmon cakes with fresh parsley and bright lemon. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Make your favorite creamy garlic sauce to dip these patties in.
- Season the salmon patties to taste with salt and pepper.
- Prep the salmon mixture ahead of time and cook the patties when ready to eat to save on time.
- Using a meat thermometer will be the easiest way to ensure the salmon cakes are done.
How Long to Cook Salmon Cakes in the Air Fryer
You will want to make sure to cook the salmon cakes in the air fryer for at least twelve minutes altogether, which would be six minutes per side. Cook the salmon patties until they are golden and crispy, and use a meat thermometer to ensure they are done.
What to Serve with Salmon Cakes
Easy salmon cakes are delicious with all kinds of salads, veggies, and carbs. Serve this salmon cake recipe with air fryer baby potatoes, Instant Pot mashed cauliflower, asparagus, and more!
You can also serve this recipe with your favorite salad, such as a fresh arugula salad, Caesar, house, or any other type of crisp salad.
How Long to Store Air Fried Salmon Cakes
Store the leftover salmon patties in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days. I like to wrap the leftovers in plastic wrap and then foil before storing them in an airtight container.
How to Reheat Canned Salmon Cakes
Air Fryer: Reheat the leftover salmon in the air fryer around 325 degrees Fahrenheit for six minutes or until the cakes are warmed through.
Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and warm the salmon cakes for fifteen minutes or until warm.
Microwave: Warm the salmon cakes in the microwave for a minute or until the patties are warm. Keep in mind they can get a little soggy when reheated in the microwave.
Can you Freeze Salmon Cakes?
Yes, you can freeze these salmon cakes by cooking them, allowing them to cool, wrapping in plastic wrap and foil, and placing them in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer. Freeze the salmon cakes for three months.
Can you Bake Salmon Cakes?
If you would like to use the oven and not the air fryer, heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the salmon patties until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes or so.
How do you Keep Salmon Cakes from Falling Apart?
Using eggs in this recipe will ensure the salmon cakes do not fall apart. Make sure you add enough eggs so they can act as a glue for the patties!
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Easy Air Fryer Salmon Cakes Recipe
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
This air fryer salmon cakes recipe is filled with fresh parsley and onion flavors, which allow them to have the freshest flavors you can think of. Cooking salmon cakes in the air fryer is perfect for weeknights at home when you need a dinner recipe filled with protein and amazing flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 (14.75 oz.) can salmon, drained and flaked
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup diced onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Tools
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400ºF for 4 minutes
- In a medium bowl, stir together salmon, eggs, onion, and parsley until well combined. Shape into 8 parties.
- Place salmon cakes in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry at 400ºF for 6 minutes per side or until an instant meat thermometer registers 160ºF. Repeat with remaining salmon cakes.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make your favorite creamy garlic sauce to dip these patties in.
- Season the salmon patties to taste with salt and pepper.
- Prep the salmon mixture ahead of time and cook the patties when ready to eat to save on time.
- Using a meat thermometer will be the easiest way to ensure the salmon cakes are done.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 166Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 16g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
