The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
If you love the taste of salmon burgers but don’t want the hassle of frying them in a pan, try cooking them in an air fryer instead!
These air fryer salmon burgers are lightly crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside, and ready to eat in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
If you want to make this air fryer salmon burgers recipe, here are the ingredients that you will need.
It’s actually pretty simple when you think about it – it’s just raw salmon and a few other basic ingredients.
- Salmon – Use fresh, skinless salmon fillets with a vibrant color.
- Mayonnaise – Adds moisture and richness to the salmon mixture.
- Dijon mustard – Adds depth of flavor.
- Panko – Alternatively, you can use regular breadcrumbs.
- Black Pepper – Adds a hint of spice and additional flavor.
- Dried herbs – For example, a blend of dried thyme, basil, and rosemary.
- Salt – To enhance the overall flavor.
- Olive oil – To prevent the salmon patties from sticking to the air fryer tray.
- Tomato sauce – To dress the burger.
- Burger buns – Use your preferred type of burger bun.
- Tomato – Use a firm tomato; adds freshness to the burger.
- Iceberg lettuce leaves – Use crisp, fresh iceberg lettuce leaves.
Recipe Tips
These salmon burgers are easy to make, but here are some recipe tips and tricks to read before you cook to ensure success!
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Blend the ingredients until they form a cohesive mixture, but don’t over-blend to maintain some texture.
- When forming the burgers, make sure that they are the same size and thickness so they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer. Otherwise, the salmon patties may not cook evenly. If necessary, air fry in batches.
- To prevent the patties from sticking to the air fryer basket, spray the basket with some oil spray.
- Don’t overcook the salmon or it will dry it, but make sure that it is cooked through. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step by Step Instructions
For step-by-step instructions on how to make these salmon burgers in the air fryer, you can stick around this section.
We’ve included all the recipe process photos so you can follow along and see if you’re on the right track!
Of course, the detailed recipe card with exact measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.
Start by preheating the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the chopped salmon, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, herbs, and black pepper.
Add the panko and blend with the salmon mixture until smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Shape the salmon mixture into patties that are 1/2 inch thick and about 4 inches in diameter.
The salmon patties should be the same size and thickness so that they cook evenly.
Place them in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer (there should not be any overlap).
Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6 minutes on one side. You might have to cook in batches if your air fryer is on the smaller side.
Flip the patties and cook on the other side for another 6 minutes or until cooked through.
The exact cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the salmon patties and your air fryer.
Transfer the patties to a plate and use them to assemble the burgers. If you’re using buns, you can toast them lightly in the air fryer and spread some sauce on them.
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, then top with a salmon patty. Add some tomato slices on top of the salmon and cover with the top half of the bun.
Enjoy your air fryer salmon burgers while they are hot and juicy.
Storage Tips
These salmon burgers are best enjoyed hot and fresh. If you do have any leftovers, let them cool and then store them in a sealed container or wrapped in foil in the fridge.
They will keep for 3-4 days like this, but we’d recommend eating them sooner rather than later.
To reheat these salmon burgers, we’d recommend the air fryer at 280 degrees Fahrenheit for just a few minutes until they are heated through. Don’t overcook them as this can dry them out.
What to Serve Salmon Burgers With
You can serve these homemade salmon burgers any way you like. We like them on a classic bun with lettuce, tomato, and sauces.
Of course, you can also choose to skip the bun and eat them with a creamy dill sauce.
As for sides, we’d recommend some tasty potato wedges or even Hasselback potatoes if you’re looking for something a little more fancy!
FAQ
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about making delicious salmon burgers!
To cook salmon burgers in the air fryer, combine the ingredients in a blender. Form patties with your hands, then air fry the homemade salmon burgers at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6 minutes on each side until cooked through. The exact cooking time may vary.
For homemade salmon burgers that are about 1/2 inch thick and 4 inches in diameter, cook them in the air fryer for 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. To be sure, you can also use a meat thermometer and aim for an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Related Recipes
If you loved these salmon burgers, here are some more salmon-specific recipes that might interest you!
- Air Fryer Salmon
- Air Fried Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
- Salmon Bites in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon
- Teriyaki Salmon Air-Fryer Style
Air Fryer Salmon Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 teaspoon dried herbs, (thyme, basil, rosemary)
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or olive oil spray
- tomato sauce or ketchup
- burger buns
- tomato
- iceberg lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
- In a blender, combine the chopped salmon, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, herbs and black pepper.1 pound salmon, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/3 teaspoon dried herbs, 1/3 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the panko and blend with the salmon mixture until smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Shape the salmon mixture into patties that are 1/2 inch thick and about 4 inches in diameter.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Place them in the preheated air fryer basket in one layer (there should be no overlap) and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6 minutes on one side. Cook in batches if needed.
- Flip the patties and cook on the other side for another 6 minutes or until cooked through. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon patties and your air fryer.
- Transfer the patties to a plate and use them to assemble the burgers. If you're using buns, you can toast them in the air fryer and then spread some sauce on them. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, then top with a salmon patty. Add some tomato slices on top of the salmon and cover with the top half of the bun.tomato sauce or ketchup, burger buns, iceberg lettuce leaves, tomato
- Enjoy your salmon burgers while they are hot and juicy.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Blend the ingredients until they form a cohesive mixture, but don’t over-mix to maintain some texture.
- The patties should be the same size and thickness so that they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer. Otherwise, the salmon patties might not cook evenly. Air fry in batches if needed.
- To prevent the patties from sticking to the air fryer basket, spray the basket with some oil spray.
- Don’t overcook the salmon as this will dry it out, but make sure that it is cooked through. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
