Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Cakes
Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Cakes deliver a tender, flaky center with a lightly crisp exterior and a bright lift from lemon and herbs. The creamy, garlicky aioli-style sauce adds richness and a hint of Cajun warmth, making each bite balanced and satisfying. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch with a simple salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 58
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl, then refrigerate the dipping sauce until needed.
- 2
Combine salmon, chives, parsley, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl and mix well. Add flour and mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions; shape into patties.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice the lemon into 4 slices.
- 4
Lay the lemon slices in the bottom of the air fryer basket and set the salmon patties on top. Lightly spray the patties with cooking spray.
- 5
Insert the basket into the preheated fryer and reduce the temperature to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- 6
Air-fry until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty registers 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with the sauce.
- Calories 302.77 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 19.47 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 5.03 g 2%
- Total Fat 22.63 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 3.49 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.16 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 286.75 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.15 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 22.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 366.98 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 23.85 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 16.44 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Salmon Cakes is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cajun Seasoning, Cooking Spray, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 302.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cajun Seasoning, Cooking Spray, Dried Parsley, Fresh Chives. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Cakes?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 302.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Cakes healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 302.77 calories and 19.47 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 286.75 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.49 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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