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Close up view of an air fried salmon patty perfectly cooked and golden and garnished with dill sauce, chives, and lemon wedges.

Low Carb and Keto Salmon Patties in Air Fryer

These low carb and keto air fryer salmon patties are quite delicious, EASY, and healthy! This recipe uses pork rinds instead of bread crumbs for the crust, resulting in a crispy outside and tender inside.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (14.75-ounce) can of salmon, bones removed
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tablespoon fresh chives or ½ teaspoon dried
  • ½ tablespoon fresh dill or ½ teaspoon dried
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup crushed pork rinds
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • optional: lemon wedges and [creamy dill sauce]

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees for 5 minutes
  • In a medium-sized bowl mix crabmeat, parmesan, mayonnaise, eggs, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Form 4 patties about 1" thick.
  • Place pork rinds in a small bowl then press each salmon cake into the bowl of pork rinds. Firmly press coating into the patty then repeat with the second side.
  • Add salmon patties to the air fryer and spray with olive oil spray.
  • Air fry 5 minutes, carefully turn the crab cakes over, and spritz the other side with olive oil spray.
  • Cook an additional 5 minutes, or until golden brown and done.

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General Notes

  • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes can be found in our post. Check it out!
  • TOP TIP: Use 100% olive oil spray to give the salmon cakes a crispy golden crust. Crush original flavored pork rinds in a plastic bag - they don't have to be perfect and finely crushed, some chunks make for a tasty crust!
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Use pork panko instead of crushing your own. If not following a low carb or keto plan you can use regular or seasoned panko bread crumbs. Try different cheeses or herbs. You can also substitute canned salmon for crab.
  • SERVING SUGGESTION: Make our delicious Creamy Dill Sauce to serve on the side with lemon wedges.

    • How to Reheat Salmon Patties in Air Fryer

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
    2. Place salmon cakes in the basket and cook until heated through - about 4 to 5 minutes.

    How to Make Frozen Salmon Patties in Air Fryer

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees and place the frozen salmon patties in air fryer.
    2. Cook approximately 10 to 15 minutes until warmed through, flipping the crab cakes halfway through.
    3. Note that each recipe, air fryer, and size of salmon patties vary and may alter the cooking time. Adjust time and temperature accordingly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pattyCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 1.4gProtein: 33.7gFat: 17.2gCholesterol: 135.3mgSodium: 1029mgSugar: 0.1g
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