Name: Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (14.5 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked; 0.75 cup panko bread crumbs; 0.5 cup diced onion; 0.33333334326744 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg, beaten; 0.5 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®); salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; avocado oil nonstick cooking spray

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 (14.5 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
cup panko bread crumbs
cup diced onion
cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Avocado oil nonstick cooking spray

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the salmon, panko bread crumbs, diced onion, mayonnaise, beaten egg, lemon juice, dill, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Shape the mixture into 6 equal-sized croquettes.
Preheat your air fryer to 400F (200C). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and lightly spray it with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
Carefully place the salmon croquettes into the air fryer basket. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Spray the tops of the croquettes with avocado oil.
Cook the croquettes in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip them over, spray the other side with avocado oil, and cook for an additional 4 to 7 minutes, or until crispy and fully cooked through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 506
Total Fat: 32g (41% DV)
Saturated Fat: 6g (29% DV)
Cholesterol: 131mg (44% DV)
Sodium: 965mg (42% DV)
Total Carbohydrate: 23g (8% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (3% DV)
Total Sugars: 2g
Protein: 37g (74% DV)
Vitamin C: 2mg (2% DV)
Calcium: 322mg (25% DV)
Iron: 2mg (8% DV)
Potassium: 471mg (10% DV)

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information is based on available data and may vary depending on ingredients used.

Comments

SweetPasta1812

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I was looking for a good salmon croquette recipe and this one worked well. I did change out the mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt, added about 2 tablespoons more onions, then it called for and left out the salt. I didn’t have avocado cooking spray, so used olive oil cooking spray. It worked well, they turned out delicious. Only cooked two of them and froze the other four. Served with a pasta salad and fresh green beans out of the garden. Very easy recipe to follow and it cooked up incredible . Thank you.

SHARRYN

07/21/2024 09:37:30 PM

My search is over. I've tried a bunch of salmon cake recipes and they always were missing that I "something" to make it WOW. This one did it. Definitely better than the fried version too! And a plus, I didn't need to clean the air fryer because of lining with parchment, another win! I added about 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper because it always adds something more for me. I can't sing enough praise for this recipe. Try it. I honestly don't think you will be disappointed.

PWRM

01/03/2022 11:51:46 PM

I thought these were very good. This made 8 patties for me and I cooked them 400 degrees for 12 min., flipping halfway through. I think it could have been less dry at 10 or 11 min. BTW...if using baking paper, don't preheat. The paper blew upward and got burned by the heating element! Just add time to cooking.

Tracie

10/09/2021 12:23:54 AM

This recipe was excellent!! The only change I made was I used 1/2 cup of panko gluten-free breadcrumbs, and olive oil spray for the parchment liner. Was a hit with me and hubby!

Claudia Fulbright

06/11/2023 12:29:29 AM

They were delicious, I used Cajun seasoning, instead of Old bay.

ZippyBay1743

12/08/2022 06:31:33 PM

We swapped plain greek yogurt for mayo because my husband is cutting weight. New family favorite!

Danielle Haran

09/12/2025 03:22:41 AM

I learned a new ingredient mayo…mayo in fish? Oh no….so I decided to use sour cream instead to see how these taste. I’m so impressed. Don’t use mayo us Sourcream. Yum!

Gina Bradford

09/07/2024 10:14:52 PM

I didn't use the dill or lemon juice added onion powder and garlic powder

James Trano JCTRealEstate

03/27/2025 02:26:05 AM

I always make adjustments..😁 The overall recipe was used, and it was perfect. I added smoked paprika and lemon garlic... Yum!

John F.

06/23/2025 10:54:20 PM

Hardest part for me was getting silver skin and few bones from salmon, after that everything went smooth. It's been a while since I had this but well worth the effort.

CoolTray9892

05/17/2025 09:38:08 AM

Recipe was great. Followed all instructions given. Turned out wonderful

DaringYak5129

02/05/2025 03:11:09 AM

Nice, grew up eating croquets , (never had garlic, for my pallet ,very unsavory ) this is a keeper

shanaebuffington

12/14/2024 10:04:33 PM

I've never cooked salmon croquettes but I woke up this morning craving them for some reason. The recipe is easy to follow. They are delicious and very filling. This is one for the recipe book.

Donna Turner

01/25/2024 11:20:34 PM

This recipe is foolproof and delicious.

BrightSauce4117

03/30/2023 08:27:59 AM

We love this receipe… better than any fried one…...

AceTart8403

03/22/2023 09:16:17 PM

Will definitely make again!

OrangeTimer6546

02/12/2023 01:31:27 AM

Yum! My eldest wasn’t a fan - apparently while she likes salmon she doesn’t like canned salmon. But my youngest and I loved these. Will make again when it’s just the two of us.