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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Patties with a creamy Dill Salmon Patty Sauce make an easy yet tasty wholesome appetizer or dinner!
Your parents or grandparents may have called these easy Southern salmon patties, salmon croquettes, salmon burgers, or fish cakes.
Whatever you want to call them, these delicious salmon patties are air-fried to a crispy golden brown like crab cakes. They will likely become one of your favorite Seafood Recipes!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy Salmon Patties – These simple salmon patties make an easy weeknight dinner.
- Tasty – Seasoned with Dijon mustard, garlic, and onion powder, you will love the taste of these salmon patties.
- Budget Friendly – With high grocery prices, these salmon patties will not bust the budget, especially if you use canned salmon.
- Homemade Dill Sauce – This creamy, flavorful dill sauce goes perfectly with the salmon cakes.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Below, I discuss the ingredients and possible substitutions if you don't have a specific ingredient. However, if you are looking for the specific measurements of each ingredient, scroll down to the bottom of this article, just above the comments, for the printable recipe card, which includes all the ingredients and the specific amounts of each one.
Salmon Patty Recipe
- Salmon – You’ll need a can of salmon. Yes, I used canned salmon or pink salmon, but you could also use leftover salmon. Any leftover cooked salmon will do, like my Cajun Blackened Salmon. If you use fresh salmon, you’ll need a food processor to break up the salmon into flaked salmon for fresh salmon cakes.
- Bread crumbs – You can use regular breadcrumbs, Italian breadcrumbs, Panko breadcrumbs, or saltine crackers. To make it Keto, you’ll need almond flour. For a Keto version, I recommend this Keto Salmon Patties Recipe.
- Egg
- Sour cream
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice
- Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Parsley
- Dill – You’ll need to chop some fresh dill. You can use dried dill in a pinch.
Dill Salmon Patty Sauce Recipe
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
How To Make Air Fryer Salmon Patty Recipe
- Preheat the air fryer to 390° for 5 minutes.
- Combine the salmon, bread crumbs, egg, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, parsley, and dill in a bowl.
- For small patties, use a ¼ cup measuring cup; for larger patties, ½ cup. Scoop out the salmon mixture and form into small patties. Continue until all the salmon has been used. Make sure the patties are all the same thickness for even cooking.
- Place patties in the air fryer basket. You may need to do this in batches. Spray with cooking or olive oil spray. Place in the air fryer and set at 390° for 3 minutes. Remove, flip, and respray.
- Return to the air fryer and fry for an additional 2 minutes for small patties or 5 for larger patties.
- Garnish with chopped green onion or chopped parsley, if desired, but this is optional.
How To Make Dill Salmon Patty Sauce Recipe
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream lemon juice, horseradish, garlic salt, lemon zest, and fresh dill, and serve with the hot salmon patties.
Recipe Tips
- Crispy – For extra crispy patties, spray the salmon patties with cooking spray when you place them in the air fryer, then again halfway through the cooking time.
- Canned or Fresh – These patties are made with canned salmon. Any Wild salmon caught is better than farmed.
- No Overcrowding – Don't overcrowd the air fryer. It needs room for the air to circulate and fry properly.
- To Make Ahead – You can form the patties, place them on a parchment-lined pan, and freeze them for 2 hours. Remove and place them in a large ziplock bag, squeezing all the air out of it before sealing it.
What To Serve With Salmon Patties
- Creamy Dill Salmon Patty Sauce - Serve the sauce next to the salmon patties and use it as a dipping sauce.
- Tartar Sauce – You can use a store-bought or homemade tartar sauce or make your own.
- Cocktail Sauce – It’s like ketchup with a kick. It is ketchup with horseradish sauce.
- Roulade Sauce – Serve with homemade roulade sauce for a cajun twist.
- BBQ Sauce – Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce
- Ketchup – If you don’t like any spicy heat at all, then use ketchup as a salmon patty sauce.
- Fresh Chopped Vegetable Salad – A green salad with lots of vegetables
Variations
- Old Bay Salmon Cakes – Add old bay seasoning to the salmon patties for that unique seafood flavor.
- Fresh Salmon Cakes – Cook your favorite salmon recipe and then add the salmon to a food process to transform the salmon into flaked salmon.
FAQs
How To Store Leftover Salmon Patties?
Let the salmon patties cool completely. Then, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can I Freeze Salmon Patties?
Yes. Place the salmon patties in a freezer-safe, airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
More Recipes
- Cajun Blackened Salmon
- Grilled Mahi Mahi
- Blackened Fish Tacos
- Air Fryer Fish Tacos
- Blackened Bang Bang Shrimp
- Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
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Recipe
Ingredients
Salmon Patties
- 14.5 ounce can salmon drained
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill optional
Creamy Dill Salmon Patty Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390° for 5 minutes.
- Combine the salmon, bread crumbs, egg, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, parsley and dill in a bowl.
- For small patties, use a ¼ cup measuring cup, for larger ½ cup. Scoop out the salmon and form into small patties. Continue until all the salmon has been used. Make sure the patties are all the same thickness for even cooking.
- Place patties in the air fryer basket. You may need to do this in batches. Spray with cooking or olive oil spray. Place in the air fryer and set at 390° for 3 minutes. Remove, flip and respray. Return to the air fryer and fry an additional 2 minutes for small patties, or 5 for larger patties.
- Combine the ingredients for the dill sauce and serve with the hot salmon patties.
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