Healthy Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Name: 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 | Adventist

These Air Fryer Salmon Cakes are light, flavorful, and packed with protein, making them a healthy choice for lunch or dinner. Quick to prepare and served with a creamy dill dipping sauce, they’re full of savory goodness and perfect for meal prep. And the best part, these salmon cakes can also be baked in the oven for an equally tasty alternative. Enjoy with a side salad or fresh veggies for a well-rounded, easy meal.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

325

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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.

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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

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