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Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes with Canned Salmon

Air-Fryer Salmon Croquettes using canned or leftover salmon and made into delicious crispy salmon patties filled with fresh veggies, dill and lemon.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Spanish
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Air-Fryer Recipes, Canned Salmon, Cornmeal, Potatoes, Salmon
Servings: 8 croquettes
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

  • Air-fryer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups cooked salmon canned or fresh cooked
  • 1 large potato mashed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • ½ cup red pepper finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp grainy dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cup cornmeal

Instructions

  • Peel, boil and mash one large potato. Set aside to cool completely
  • In a large bowl add the salmon, mashed potato, peas, green onions, mayo, eggs, red pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Add the cornmeal to a medium bowl. Using a 1/2 cup of the salmon mixture form into patties about 1 inch thick. Gently place the patties into the cornmeal to coat both sides.
  • Place the breaded salmon patties in an air-fryer basket and air-fry at 425°F for 20 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage and Reheating:
Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days.  Reheat in the microwave or air-fry or bake to regain the crispy coating and until heated through.   See above for details.
Notes:
Make sure that if using canned salmon it is drained very well. If too wet the salmon patties may not stick together well. 
If the croquettes are not holding together well, add more mashed potatoes or perhaps a few table spoons of breadcrumbs.  An extra egg may also help if the patties are on the dryer side.
21 Day Fix Container Count:
If following the 21 Day Fix Container System this recipe would be considered:
1 red, 1/4 green, 2 tsp, 1/2 yellow
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1croquette | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.3g | Protein: 14.7g | Fat: 8.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 1.3g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 20.4mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1.77mg