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Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

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Air Fryer Salmon Cakes are made with wild Alaskan salmon, red bell pepper, fresh chopped parsley, and the perfect blend of seasonings. It's the perfect air fryer appetizer to make and serve before dinner or serve as a snack.

Air Fryer salmon cakes in the basket of the air fryer.

I love making different appetizers in the Air Fryer (like these Air Fryer Little Smokies or Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs) and these salmon patties are not only delicious but they're filling, too.

These salmon patties are easy and simple to make. Just grab a ½ cup measuring cup that's flat (not a tall one) so you can use it as the mold for your salmon cakes.

Salmon caked in a ½ cup to help mold the size of the salmon cakes.

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You don't need too many ingredients on hand to make this delicious and easy salmon cakes recipe.

Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Ingredients for Salmon Cakes

  • canned salmon
  • eggs
  • mayo
  • red bell pepper
  • breadcrumbs
  • fresh chopped parsley
  • garlic powder
  • pepper
  • salt
Ingredients needed to make Air Fryer Salmon Cakes.

TIP: When using canned salmon, make sure you remove the bones first before creating the salmon cakes.

How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

  • Heat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the Air Fryer basket.
  • Mix the salmon, breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings in a large bowl.
  • Measure out the salmon patties with ½ cup measuring cup. 
  • Form the salmon cakes to be no larger than 1" thickness. 
  • Add the salmon cakes to the prepared air fryer basket. Spray the tops of the patties and cook for 8 minutes. 
  • Open the Air Fryer and flip the patties over, spray the top of the patties, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. 
  • Serve with dill sauce or favorite dipping sauce.
Process shots of steps to make salmon cakes in the air fryer.

NOTE: This recipe was made with a Cosori 5.8 Air Fryer. The time and temp for this air fryer may be a little different than the time and temp needed for your air fryer. All air fryers cook differently and you may need to add or take away a minute or two.

Salmon patties made in the air fryer and served on a white plate - garnished with fresh parsley.

Air Fried Salmon Cakes FAQs

Do I need to remove the bones from canned salmon before using?

Yes, unless you want to eat the bones (at your own risk!) for the extra calcium. The canning process does make the salmon bones softer and easily mashed and edible. I personally prefer to remove them.

How do I store leftover Salmon Cakes?

Store leftover salmon cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How do I reheat leftover salmon cakes?

To reheat refrigerated salmon cakes, place them in the preheated air fryer and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes, or until heated thoroughly.

Our whole family enjoys this recipe and the neighbors do, too! It's a delicious and easy dish that takes only minutes to make and it's the perfect air fryer appetizer for game day or a nice dinner party.

Homemade air fryer salmon cakes on a white plate ready to serve.

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Air Fryer Salmon Cakes on a white plate with dipping sauce on the side.

Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Air Fryer Salmon Cakes are made with wild Alaskan salmon, red bell pepper, fresh chopped parsley, and the perfect blend of seasonings. It's the perfect air fryer appetizer to make and serve before dinner or serve as a snack.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 273 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 14.75 oz salmon canned, deboned
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ bell pepper red
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp olive oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Heat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the Air Fryer basket.
  • Mix the salmon, breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings in a large bowl.
  • Measure out the salmon patties with ½ cup measuring cup. 
  • Form the salmon cakes to be no larger than 1" thickness. 
  • Add the salmon cakes to the prepared air fryer basket. Spray the tops of the patties and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Open the Air Fryer and flip the patties over, spray the top of the patties, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. 
  • Serve with dill sauce or favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

DO I NEED TO REMOVE THE BONES FROM CANNED SALMON BEFORE USING?
Yes, unless you want to eat the bones (at your own risk!) for the extra calcium. The canning process does make the salmon bones softer and easily mashed and edible. I personally prefer to remove them.
HOW DO I STORE LEFTOVER SALMON CAKES?
Store leftover salmon cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
HOW DO I REHEAT LEFTOVER SALMON CAKES?
To reheat refrigerated salmon cakes, place them in the preheated air fryer and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes, or until heated thoroughly.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 346mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 798IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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