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Crunchy Salmon Cakes

Crunchy Air Fryer Salmon Cakes are packed with flavor and easy to make. Don't have an air fryer? Just pan-fry or bake in the oven for a fast dinner or appetizer.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer
Servings: 7 Servings
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Salmon Steaks
  • 1 Cup Bell Peppers Red, orange, or green
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley
  • 1/2 Cup Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Zest from 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Roasted Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs For coating

Instructions

  • Chop the salmon steak in a food processor
    Making Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
  • Chop the bell peppers, parsley, and onion
    Making Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
  • Mix together; Chopped Salmon, Chopped Bell Peppers, Chopped Parsley, Chopped Onion, Light Mayonnaise, Cayenne Pepper, Roasted Garlic Powder, Salt, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, and 2 1/2 Tablespoons of the Panko
    Making Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
  • Form salmon cakes using a 1/2 cup measuring cup
    Making Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
  • Place 1 Cup of panko on a flat plate. Cover all sides of the salmon cakes in the panko
    Making Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray
    Air Fryer Tuna Cakes
  • Place the salmon cakes in the air fryer and lightly spray the top of the cakes with additional cooking spray
    Making Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
  • Cook salmon cakes in the air fryer at 400 Degrees for 9 minutes. Flip salmon cakes and air fry for an additional 6 minutes until golden brown. IF BAKING: Place salmon cakes on a foil-lined cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake salmon cakes in a 400-degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
    Salmon Cakes in the Air Fryer
  • Serve the Crunchy Salmon Cakes with your favorite sauce and Enjoy!
    Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2240IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg