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.

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.

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

Ingredients for Salmon Cakes

• canned salmon
• eggs
• mayo
• red bell pepper
• breadcrumbs
• fresh chopped parsley
• garlic powder
• pepper
• salt

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.

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.

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.

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