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When you want a healthy alternative to a traditional burger, try making these air fryer frozen salmon burgers! They go straight from the freezer to your table in less than 20 minutes, and are juicy and delicious!
Air-fried salmon burgers are a step above a traditional burger. I am amazed how the air fryer can make a healthy meal like this one when I don’t have a lot of time, and I just need a simple dinner recipe.
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WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE
I love making frozen foods like these salmon burgers because I only need the burger and my favorite toppings! The bonus is they make a great meal in just a few minutes!
On busy weeknights, I don’t have time or energy to wait for a dinner with a long cooking time. And the air fryer turns these frozen salmon patties into a meal fast!
Since the air fryer can cook straight from the freezer, it makes life so much easier! And these burgers are just another perfect frozen food I can make in a hurry!
If you are looking for more delicious recipes, you will love some of our other favorite dinner recipes like these air fryer burgers, air fryer turkey burgers, or these air fryer frozen turkey burgers.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 frozen salmon burger patties- store-bought frozen salmon patties or homemade patties, frozen
- Buns-classic buns, brioche buns or potato buns
Optional Assorted Toppings
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- onion
- pieces of cheese
- tartar sauce, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and mustard
- season with kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for garnish-I like to squeeze a little lemon juice on top the burger for extra flavor too.
- olive oil or olive oil spray- an air fryer safe non-stick cooking spray that will help prevent the salmon burgers from sticking.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER SALMON BURGERS
STEP 1
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. If you don’t have a preheat feature, just run your air fryer for 3-5 minutes.
STEP 2
Once it’s preheated, lightly spray the air fryer basket or lightly brush it with olive oil.
STEP 3
Place the frozen salmon burgers in the basket. Air fry salmon patties at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through air frying, until they are golden brown.
STEP 4
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to make sure it is 145 degrees F. Add an additional 2-4 minutes until 145 degree internal temp is reached, if necessary.
TIPS
Because the air fryer cooks with hot air, be sure to arrange your salmon burgers in a single layer in the air fryer without stacking or overlapping. The air flow needs to properly circulate to cook them properly.
It’s important to serve fish when it’s reached the proper temperature. So use an instant-read thermometer to be sure the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F before eating.
The salmon burger pairs with so many yummy side dishes. I like to serve it with air fryer roasted potatoes, or air fryer sweet potato fries.
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VARIATIONS
Besides the usual burger toppings, serve with a variety of toppings like fried onion rings or shrimp. They add an extra crunch to your burgers, along with extra flavor!
If making burgers with fresh salmon, or canned salmon, add diced onions, scallions, or veggies before making them into patties. Add your favorite sauce and spices to the salmon mixture too.
I like to chop up crab meat and shrimp meat to the mixture too. By adding extra mix-ins to the meat before shaping them into patties, the flavors are inside the burger.
If following a meal plan like low-carb, weight watchers or keto, or if you just want a healthier meal, use crisp lettuce instead of a bun for lettuce wraps.
AIR FRYER SALMON PATTIES RECIPE
If you want to make a salmon cake and use that for your burger, we have a delicious air fryer salmon cake recipe made with wild salmon, red bell pepper, fresh chopped parsley, and the perfect blend of seasonings.
STORING AND REHEATING
If you have leftover salmon burgers, allow them to cool first, then store them in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To reheat, return them to the air fryer and air fry for 2-4 minutes until heated through.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Absolutely! If you want to make homemade salmon patties, you can use fresh or canned salmon. Just shape them into patties and then wrap them individually and freeze them until you are ready to eat.
They are delicious on their own, but I do add a little bit of salt and pepper before putting them in the bun with the sauce and toppings. It’s up to you!
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These delicious salmon burger patties are so simple to make straight from the freezer! They are a fast and easy dinner idea that everyone will love.
Air Fryer Frozen Salmon Burgers
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 frozen salmon burgers
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. If you don't have a preheat feature, just run your air fryer for 3-5 minutes.
- Once it's preheated, lightly spray the air fryer basket or lightly brush it with olive oil.
- Place the frozen salmon burgers in the basket. Air fry salmon patties at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through air frying, until golden brown.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to make sure it is 145 degrees F. Add an additional 2-4 minutes until 145 degree internal temp is reached.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
