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Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Air Fryer Salmon Patties deliver flaky salmon with crisp, golden edges using an air fryer instead of frying oil. These tender patties are bound with egg and mayo, then finished until they reach 145°F, served with a bright lemon-dill Greek yogurt sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
chill time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 lb cooked salmon, flaked Use freshly flaked cooked salmon or drain canned salmon.
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cooking spray or olive oil Use for greasing the basket and lightly topping the patties.
For the Lemon-Dill Sauce
  • 0.33 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 0.125 tsp salt Use a pinch, to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Method
 

Mix and shape the patties
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked salmon, panko breadcrumbs, large egg, mayonnaise, fresh dill, green onions, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix gently until just combined, keeping the salmon flaky instead of mashing it.
  3. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form patties about 3/4 inch thick.
  4. Chill the patties for 10 minutes in the fridge to help them hold together.
Air fry
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
  2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Place the patties in a single layer with space between each, then lightly spray or brush the tops with cooking spray or olive oil.
  4. Air fry the patties for 8 minutes, then flip carefully.
  5. Air fry for an additional 6–7 minutes until deeply golden and crisp, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
Make the lemon-dill sauce and serve
  1. While the patties cook, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, and salt until smooth.
  2. Serve the patties warm with a generous dollop of lemon-dill sauce.

Notes

For the crispiest edges, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and leave space between patties. You can form patties ahead and refrigerate up to 1 day before air frying. Freezing: not recommended for best texture, but leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge. Dietary swap: for dairy-free, use a plain dairy-free Greek-style yogurt and keep the rest the same.