Air Fryer Salmon Cakes can use canned or fresh salmon, these delicious salmon cakes are served with an Old Bay Aioli for dipping!
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 3 celery stalks
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp fresh dill
- 1/2 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 pound cooked salmon (fresh or canned) flaked into small pieces
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs beaten
- Optional: lemon wedges to squeeze over top
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 to 2 Tbsps Sriracha (or hot sauce of choice)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
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Dice the red pepper, onion, and celery. Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the peppers, onions, celery, season with kosher salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the garlic, lemon juice, dill, and Old Bay. Cook 1 more minute.
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Turn off the heat and let the mixture come to room temp. Once at room temp gently fold in the salmon, panko bread crumbs, and beaten eggs.
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Form this mixture into 8 salmon cakes, lay flat on a lined baking sheet or tray and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Place 4 salmon cakes in the air fryer basket, Set the air fryer at 370 degrees for 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining 4 salmon cakes. Serve with Old Bay Aioli and lemon wedges on the side if desired.
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Whisk all ingredients together and serve with the Air Fryer Salmon Cakes.