Whether you call them salmon patties , salmon croquettes, or salmon cakes -the facts are simple , they are simply delicious. I went with the Salmon cakes name because my recipe has similar ingredients that you would find in a crab cake. This salmon cake can be served with grits and eggs for a southern breakfast or with a meal prep next to a veggie and starch.
This recipe for air fryer salmon cakes – takes this old school recipe to another level . The air fryer allows you to enjoy it without the mess of frying them in vegetable oil. Also, the air fryer cooks them in about 8 minutes
Glam kitchen Tips
- If you want to use real salmon versus can salmon, feel free to-make sure it’s cooked and not seasoned
- I shape my patties into smaller sizes to mimic an actual small crab cake
Air Fryer Southern Salmon Cakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 14-16 ounces salmon If using canned salmon make sure you drain it and remove the bones
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp red bell pepper finely diced
- 2 tbsp green onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise I always use the Hellman's brand
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Louisiana hot sauce Crystal hot sauce is my fave to use
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning I used Old Bay
- 1 tsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pour salmon into small bowl and make sure bones are removed
- Add the breadcrumbs, red pepper, green onion, mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice, egg, old bay, and parsley
- Stir to Combine ingredients and form them into small patties
- Preheat air fryer at 390 degrees for 5 minutes
- Spray inside of air fryer with non stick spray
- Add salmon patties to air fryer and cook for 8 minutes or until golden brown on 390 degrees ( I used a Ninja Foodi Air Fryer , please remember all cook times may vary a bit when using different air fryer brands )
- Remove from air fryer , serve and enjoy !