Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Tahini Slaw

Air fryer salmon patties are perfectly juicy and use fresh salmon for the best flavor! Pile these salmon patties in a soft bun with lots of flavorful tahini slaw.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 236kcal

Ingredients

Air Fryer Salmon Patties

1 lb fresh salmon fillet (or frozen and thawed) cut into 1-in chunks
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 large egg
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Vegetable or canola spray

Tahini Slaw

1/4 cup tahini
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups shredded cabbage (green, red, or a mix of both)
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich buns or greens for serving

Instructions

Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Place salmon chunks, onion, garlic, lemon juice, zest, egg, panko, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a food processor. Pulse mixture several times until salmon is broken down and mixture is combined (do not overprocess) Scrape salmon mixture into a large bowl and stir in parsley.
Form salmon mixture into 6 (4 oz) patties and place on a large baking sheet. Spray the grate of an air fryer with pan spray and preheat to 400F 3 minutes.*
Working in batches of 2-3, (we typically do 3 at a time in our 4-qt air fryer) spray both sides salmon patties and place in a single layer in air fryer. (do not overcrowd) Air fry salmon patties at 400F 8 minutes, flipping patties halfway through cooking. Repeat cooking with remaining salmon patties. Keep patties warm while you prepare the slaw.

Tahini Slaw

In a small bowl, whisk tahini, ginger, honey, water, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine cabbage, green onions, and tahini dressing in a medium bowl and toss until evenly coated.
Top hot salmon patties with slaw and serve immediately on sandwich buns or greens. Enjoy!

Notes

*Alternatively, instead of air frying salmon patties you can cook them in a large nonstick skillet in 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes per side, flipping once, until salmon is cooked through.

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