Name: Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Creamy Dill Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 2 (7.5 ounce) cans canned salmon, drained; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, I used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

What You’ll Need to Make Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Canned Salmon – I used two cans of wild sockeye salmon in my patties, but any canned salmon will work. Canned salmon is an easy addition to this already super easy meal. It’s also a great source of lean protein, vitamin B12, iron, potassium, and vitamin D. However, these air fryer salmon patties are so delicious, no one will ever guess how healthy they are!

Breadcrumbs – I used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, but any unflavored/unseasoned breadcrumbs will taste great! Panko breadcrumbs are lighter and will yield a crispier patty. Or, if you don’t have breadcrumbs, you can use 1/3 cup of almond flour in its place.

Mayonnaise – This creamy condiment comes in handy in both the salmon patties and the creamy dill sauce. If not a mayo fan, you can use unsweetened greek yogurt instead!

creamy dill sauce being poured over air fryer salmon patties.

Tips and Tricks

For an even crisper salmon patty, coat the outside in additional breadcrumbs. Then, place in the air fryer and coat with a drizzle of oil before cooking. The end result will be golden brown, soft on the inside, and crispy on the outside air fryer salmon patties!

Enjoy this recipe however you’d like. I served mine over lettuce and rice, with a drizzle of that creamy dill sauce. Though these would also taste amazing as a salmon burger between two buns!

overhead image of air fryer salmon patties on a platter.

Adjust This Recipe To Your Dietary Needs

Make it Egg-Free: While I haven’t tested this option myself, you may be able to replace the eggs in this recipe with flax eggs. Or, try this Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer as a substitute. Also, be sure to use an egg-free mayo!

Make it Gluten-Free: For a gluten-free dinner recipe, use gluten-free breadcrumbs like I did! Then, serve these air fryer salmon patties over a bed of your favorite veggies and rice.

Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Creamy Dill Sauce

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Recipe by Samantha Course: Dinner, LunchDifficulty: Easy

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Quick, easy, and full of flavor – air fryer salmon patties with a creamy dill sauce! The perfect healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free dinner recipe. Comes together in a few simple steps, and in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

2 (7.5 ounce) cans canned salmon, drained
2 eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, I used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the dill sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Directions

Mix together all salmon patty ingredients in a large bowl until fully combined.
Scoop ¼ cup of the mixture into the palms of your hands and gently form a 1-inch thick patty. Repeat this process with remaining mixture, should form 8 salmon patties.
Lightly grease air fryer tray or basket, then place salmon patties into the air fryer and cook at 390° Fahrenheit for 8 minutes, pausing to flip halfway through.
Make the dill sauce by adding all ingredients to a small bowl and whisking until smooth, then spoon over salmon patties.

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Fish tacos are a favorite around here, and making them in the air fryer is SUPER easy! Light, flaky fish is smothered in a smoky spice rub and rests atop a bed of homemade mango jalapeño salsa. Throw these tacos together in under 20 minutes and enjoy with friends, family, and loved ones!

air fryer fish tacos on a plate with beer on the side

What You Need To Make Air Fryer Fish Tacos

Firm White Fish – Cod, mahi mahi, and halibut are a few examples or firm white fish that would taste great in this recipe. I used wild caught cod fillets in my air fryer fish tacos and they cooked up perfectly flaky and delicious!

Smoked Paprika – Different from regular paprika, smoked paprika contributes this essence of smokiness to recipes that simply can’t be beat. If you don’t have smoked paprika at home, I highly recommend you go pick some up. It’s a great spice to use in all sorts of recipes and tastes especially delicious on fish, chicken, beef, and pork.

Tortillas – I use and love the Siete Almond Flour tortillas for all of my tacos! They’re a delicious grain-free tortilla that are pliable and hardly ever bottom out. However, you can use any kind of tortillas you’d like in this recipe. For a cheaper gluten-free alternative, I recommend corn tortillas. And if you’re not gluten-free, go ahead and use flour tortillas instead!

Adjust This Recipe To Your Diet

Make Them Air Fryer Chicken Tacos: Easily swap out the fish for a half a pound of boneless skinless chicken breast, then season and cook the chicken exactly how you would the fish in this recipe!

Make it Paleo: To make this dish paleo, use either Siete Grain-Free Tortillas or lettuce wraps in place of the tortillas.

Tips For Making Air Fryer Fish Tacos

Don’t forget to lightly coat your air fryer basket with a little bit of oil before placing the fish filets inside. Due to it’s light and flakiness, fish is at risk of sticking to the inside of the basket once cooked. Therefore, to avoid the hassle, quickly either sprits the inside of the basket with spray cooking oil or drizzle it with a little avocado oil before cooking!
Serve these air fryer fish tacos however you’d like. I love topping mine with sliced avocado and a little bit of chipotle mayo – YUM!
Store any leftovers in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid storing pre-assembled tacos in the fridge, since any moisture on the tortillas will sauce them to get soggy and break apart.

Air Fryer Fish Tacos

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Recipe by Samantha Russo Course: MainCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

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Prep time

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Cooking time

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Total time

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Fish tacos are a favorite around here, and making them in the air fryer is SUPER easy! Light, flaky fish is smothered in a smoky spice rub and rests atop a bed of homemade mango jalapeño salsa. Throw these air fryer fish tacos together in under 20 minutes and enjoy with friends, family, and loved ones!