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Salmon Cakes with sauce and cilantro on a blue plate
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5 from 2 votes

Salmon Cakes: Crispy and Full of Flavor

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, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Seafood
Keyword: Air Fryer, crispy, flavorful, quick
Servings: 7 Servings
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Salmon Steaks
  • 1 Cup Bell Peppers Red, orange, or green
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley
  • ½ Cup Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Zest from ½ Lemon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 2 ½ 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 ½ Tablespoons of the Panko
    Making Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
  • Form salmon cakes using a ½ 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
    oil sprayed in to an air fryer
  • 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 stacked on a plate

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 911IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg