Keto Air Fryer Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Mayo

Salmon cakes can certainly be keto-friendly if you just tweak a few ingredients. They make a great dinner or you can serve atop a salad for a delicious lunch. The mixture can get a little sticky, so I spray my hands with cooking spray when handling, and I use a small silicone spatula to help get them off the plate and into the fryer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 340 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• cooking spray
• 1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• ⅓ cup almond flour
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 green onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 pinch seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk together mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl. Place 1 tablespoon Sriracha mayo in the bowl of a food processor and refrigerate the rest until ready to use.

Step 2

Add salmon, almond flour, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, and green onion to the Sriracha mayo; pulse quickly for 4 to 5 seconds until ingredients are just combined, but small chunks of salmon remain. (Do not overprocess as the mixture will become mushy.)

Step 3

Line a plate with waxed paper and spray hands with cooking spray. Form the salmon mixture into 8 small patties; transfer to a plate. Place in the refrigerator until chilled and firm, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Step 5

Remove salmon cakes from refrigerator. Mist both sides with cooking spray and gently place in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

Step 6

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes. Place on a serving platter and serve with remaining Sriracha mayo and a light sprinkling of Old Bay seasoning, if desired.