These Easy Salmon Patties Saved My Weeknight Dinner Game (Ninja Air Fryer Magic)
Hey everyone! 🐟
I was looking for a fast, cheap, and protein-packed dinner idea when I stumbled on this salmon patties recipe on Reddit. I had a can of salmon in the pantry and decided to give it a go. Holy cow they turned out way better than I expected!
These are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of flavor thanks to all the seasonings. Perfect when you want something quick but still feel like you cooked a real meal.
My Experience
Mixing everything up took maybe 5 minutes. I loved how the cream cheese wasn’t in this one just simple pantry staples. Shaping them into balls made scooping super easy. My Ninja Foodi settings worked perfectly: a little bake + air fry combo gave great texture without deep frying.
We ate them with tartar sauce and a quick salad. Even my picky eater liked them!
Easy Seasoned Salmon Patties
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Ingredients
1 can (14 oz) salmon
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp Adobo seasoning
¼ tsp thyme
¼ tsp sage
¼ cup diced onions
2 eggs
2 slices bread (made into crumbs)
½ cup shredded sharp cheese
Dash of hot sauce
1 tbsp corn flour (or regular flour)
Directions
- Drain the salmon well. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a bowl.
- Let the mixture chill in the fridge for about 1 hour.
- Form into patties or balls.
- Ninja Foodi / Air Fryer settings:
Bake at 5 minutes
Air Fry at 15 minutes
Bake again for 5 minutes (Until golden and crispy on the outside)
These salmon patties are budget-friendly, quick, and actually taste great. The mix of seasonings gives them a nice kick, and the cheese helps hold everything together. I’ll definitely keep this in my rotation for busy nights.