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Air Fryer Southern Salmon Cakes Recipe

These salmon patties made in the air fryer are so delicious with the crispy fried edges. The lemon and mayo tangy flavor is a perfect combination with the shredded Salmon.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: seafood, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 186
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Pour salmon into small bowl and make sure bones are removed
  2. Add the breadcrumbs, red pepper, green onion, mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice, egg, old bay, and parsley
  3. Stir to Combine ingredients and form them into small patties
  4. Preheat air fryer at 390 degrees for 5 minutes
  5. Spray inside of air fryer with non stick spray
  6. 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 )
  7. Remove from air fryer , serve and enjoy !