Blackened Salmon Burgers -

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Blackened Salmon Burgers

Make perfectly spiced juicy blackened salmon burgers with a can of salmon and NO breadcrumbs! These quick and easy salmon patties can be cooked in a skillet or in the air fryer.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course, Proteins

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer blackened salmon burgers, air fryer salmon patties, blackened salmon burgers, cajun salmon burger, cajun salmon cakes, cajun salmon patties, salmon burgers, Whole30 salmon cakes

Servings: salmon burgers

Calories: 241kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Equipment

1 large mixing bowl
1 large skillet

Ingredients

15 ounce wild salmon canned; with or without the skin and bones
2 eggs
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspon garlic powder
3 tablespoons blackened seasoning or cajun/creole seasoning
2 tablespoons cooking oil avocado, ghee, or olive oil

Instructions

Drain away as much of the canning liquid as possible. Discard any pieces of skin or bones (if there is any).
Add salmon, eggs, dried parsley, garlic powder, and blackening season to a large bowl. Mash with a fork to combine the ingredients (you can also do this in a stand mixer).
Using about a 1/3 cup of the mixture per patty, form the mixture into four patties. The salmon mixture will be delicate until they are cooked.
Sprinkle a generous amount of extra seasoning on both sides of each patty. Using your hands, gently press the layer or seasoning into the burger to really pack in the flavor.
Heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon patties and pan-fry on each side until the surface develops a light crust (about 4 minutes per side).
Serve in lettuce wraps, sliced and served on top of a salad, or on a bun with your favorite burger toppings. Enjoy.
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days. The leftovers are great enjoyed hot or cold.

Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3-5 minutes. Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry salmon burgers in the air fryer for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they're cooked through and nicely browned on the outside.

Notes

🧊 Storing & Freezing

Storing: After cooling to room temperature, place the salmon patties in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Another option is cooking the salmon patties and freezing them for later. Once the burgers are cool, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and set them in the freezer until frozen solid. Then, transfer the frozen patties to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating from frozen: Learn how to reheat frozen salmon burgers in the air fryer.

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