The whole family will love these keto salmon patties. They are so fresh, simple and delicious.
If you have tried and love our fresh Fish Cakes recipe then you will be a loyal fan of this salmon patties recipe too.
This recipe is sponsored by Atkins AU.
Using the Atkins Crispbread available in most supermarkets, you can create the most amazing recipes. Low in carbs and high in protein they are perfect for the low carb lifestyle.
These salmon cakes are great for those of us who love easy keto recipes that have everyday ingredients. If you love Atkins products, then you might also like my Keto Flatbread.
Old Fashioned Salmon Patties – Revamped
I can’t tell you how many salmon patties I made back in my cafe days. But, one thing I will say is this recipe is light years better. You can make these with fresh salmon, red or pink canned salmon or any kind of fish you prefer.
I know how everyone loves trendy new kitchen appliances so we have included how to cook salmon patties in the air fryer, bake them, fry them, or even how to mix them up in your Thermomix.
Related recipes: Easy Salmon Stir Fry / Keto Fish Cakes
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple & healthy: ketogenic salmon recipes are super popular. There are loads of claimed health benefits of salmon, so getting more in your diet is a good thing. Plus, these salmon cakes are quick and easy to make.
- It’s salmon: Salmon is a healthy oily fish with loads of nutrients.
- This salmon dish is naturally keto-friendly and low carb No adjustments needed!
- Thermomix friendly – make in the Thermomix, Magimix or any food processor in no time and with easy cleanup.
- The Atkins Crispbread is a great crumbing substitute for keto and I have really enjoyed testing it in recipes.
Key Ingredients
Salmon – I used canned salmon for these salmon cakes. You can use any kind of salmon fresh, hot smoked or raw de-boned salmon. Alternatively, use any fish you prefer. It is really important to ensure you squeeze out all the juice of the salmon to avoid sloppy patties.
Atkins Crispbread – I use the crispbread to help give a great texture to the salmon patties. They are low carb and a little goes a long way in this recipe. If you cannot find the crispbread in your local supermarket, try crushed pork rinds, or leave the filler out completely.
Mayonnaise – I use my own homemade mayonnaise. Ranch dressing is also perfect for this recipe.
How to Make Them
Step 1: Place all the ingredients into a mixing bowl or food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together and shape into four large patties.
Step 2: Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F. Line a baking tray with baking paper and place the salmon patties onto it. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and warmed through.
How to cook salmon patties in an air fryer. Preheat the oven to 200 ̊C/390°F. Place the salmon patties onto a lined basket or lightly spray the basket or patties (top and bottom) so they do not stick. Bake for 8 minutes (see notes).
Chef’s Tips
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container. You can reheat the salmon patties in a preheated oven or air fryer at 170°C for 5 minutes.
- Want crispy crumbed salmon patties? Dip the salmon patties into extra crushed Atkins Crispbreads, pork rinds or shredded parmesan before baking or frying.
- Serve salmon patties with your favourite sauces or dressings. I love mine with tartare sauce.
Variations
Swap Salmon for Chicken Nuggets: For a chicken twist, replace the salmon with cooked, shredded chicken or ground chicken. This turns the salmon patties into flavorful low-carb chicken nuggets that are just as easy to bake or air fry! Or try this easy air fryer chicken nuggets recipe.
Keto-Friendly Breadcrumb Swap: Instead of using crispbread, swap it with crushed pork rinds or almond flour for a completely keto-friendly and gluten-free version. It adds a crunchy texture without the carbs.
Dairy-Free Option: If you’re avoiding dairy, swap the mayonnaise with mashed avocado or a dairy-free mayo. This gives you a creamy, rich flavor without compromising on texture or taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
The temperature used during smoking is the only difference between the two. Cold smoking is done below 30°C and hot smoked salmon is above 48°C. You will note that cold smoked salmon is smooth and silky and hot smoked salmon is pale and flaky in texture.
Regular salmon patties have fillers and breadcrumbs so are high in carbs. However, this salmon patties recipe has only 1g net carbs per salmon cake.
I love a good sauce like ranch dressing or on a keto wrap or on a keto tortilla. They also pair well with a simple salad or guacamole.
Other Recipes
Here are just a few more air fryer recipes you might love. I will try and more delicious salmon recipes onto the website over the coming months too.
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Keto Onion Rings
- Lemon Pepper Wings
- Keto Popcorn Chicken
- Cauliflower in Air Fryer with Lemon and Cumin
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Ingredients
- 400 g (2.94 cups) red salmon tinned or hot smoked, see notes
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) red onion finely diced
- Zest of half a lemon finely grated
- 0.25 cup (0.25 cup) fresh parsley and dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) mayonnaise
- 1 (1) egg
- 0.25 cup (0.25 cup) crushed Atkins Crispbread (approximately 3 crispbread) see notes
- Salt flakes and black pepper
- Optional oil or oil spray for frying
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a large bowl. Season to taste and mix to combine. Shape the mixture into 4 patties.
TO BAKE
- Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F. Line a small baking tray with baking paper. Place the patties onto the tray and spray lightly with oil.
- Bake for 13-17 minutes until golden and cooked through.
TO AIR FRY
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/390°F. Place the patties into a lined basket or lightly spray the patties (top and bottom) with oil so they don’t stick to the basket (see notes).
- Bake for 8 minutes. See notes.
THERMAL METHOD
- Place all the ingredients into the mixer and season to taste; mix 15 sec/speed 6.
- Cook using either of the methods above.
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Megan Ellam is an Australian keto recipes blogger and author of amazing keto cookbooks such as Keto Mojo, Slow Cook Keto, Keto Loco, The Healthy Family Keto Cookbook and Every Day Keto.
Megan has been following a ketogenic diet since being diagnosed with insulin resistance in early 2017.
49 responses to “Air fryer Keto Salmon Patties”
Easy recipe- thank you but my patties turned out so wet and fell apart- you didn’t specify how much the salmon had to be drained- I assume I needed to squeeze more moisture out. Still yummy though.These are delicious especially with the pork rind coating. I fried them as I don’t have an air fryer. We will have these patties regularly.
I am so happy you enjoyed them Carola
Love this recipe except for the lemon zest. Tried it & my husband kept wanting to know why I put it in …figures I made a double batch…I promised him next time I would leave it out.🙄😅Haha! Lemon and fish go so well. Was it finely microplaned so it just added flavour and not chewy bits?
Absolutely love this recipe! So easy and a huge hit with everyone. Made into smaller “bite size” for a share platter.
Congrats on another fab, easy recipe!
These were delish! I used tuna only because I prefer it over salmon and I used pork crumbing to coat. The flavour was awesome and they are so quick and easy to make… always a winner with me. A regular dish in our household. Another flavoursome dish Megan!
I haven’t had crispbread in so long, that’s such a throwback for me haha! These were really good, I’ve been wanting to make salmon patties for so long and I liked that I didn’t have to handle raw salmon for these.Great to hear you enjoyed them Veronika
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