Name: Heart Healthy Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 can (15.5 oz) no salt added cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) no salt added salmon, drained; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; Non-stick cooking spray; 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 2 scallions or 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

(5.0)

By Jessica Kielman

Published 10/28/2024

Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Looking for easy heart healthy salmon recipes? Try these Heart Healthy Air Fryer Salmon Cakes! Made with low-sodium ingredients like canned salmon and cannellini beans, they’re a protein-packed meal that's ready in just 30 minutes. Serve with creamy dill sauce for a delicious and quick dinner.

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Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

325

How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add dill and parsley, stir, and remove from heat.
Step 3

In a large bowl, add beans and mash until smooth. Add salmon, eggs, mustard and lemon zest; stir until well combined. Add onion mixture and black pepper to taste. Shape into 8 patties, about 2½ inches wide.
Step 4

Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, or until firm and browned.

Creamy Dill Sauce

Step 1

In a small bowl add all of the ingredients for the dill sauce; mix until well combined.
Step 2

Top salmon cakes with dill sauce and serve with lemon wedges. Add a small piece of chopped dill on top of the sauce as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

2 cakes, 2 Tbsp sauce

325

Calories

12

g

Fat

171

mg

Cholesterol

185

mg

Sodium

22

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

7

g

Fiber

34

g

Protein

3

g

Sugars

Heart Healthy Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Ingredients

Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Creamy Dill Sauce

How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

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Creamy Dill Sauce

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Nutrition Facts

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