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Our previous crispy stove top tuna patties recipe were such a hit! So many of you asked us for an air fryer tuna patties recipe so here it is! A batch of these air fried tuna cakes is low carb and delicious.Air Fryer Tuna Patties Recipe CRISPY and LOW CARB | Best Recipe Box (2)

Easy Healthy Air Fryer Tuna Patties Recipe

Our recipe for tuna patties in the air fryer is so much healthier because it hardly uses any oil. We couldn’t believe it when we took a bit into a air fried tuna patty. It’s is a little drier than the stove top version, but the healthier air fried option is still delicious! The flavor and texture difference between the pan fried tuna version and air fried version is small. Air frying the tuna patties is definitely the way to go if you’re looking to cook with less oil and cut calories.

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Low Carb, Low Calorie Air Fried Tuna Patties

The hot circulating air cooks these fish cakes perfectly only need a light brush or spray of olive oil. Hardly using any oil makes the lower calorie for sure. And the patties use a bit of bread crumbs, which makes them lower carb than most other options out there. You’ll love these and serve then on a salad, as an appetizer or in a slider. If you’re looking for a BAKED TUNA PATTY here’s a great recipe that can easily be baked in the oven. Both these options are great ways to enjoy these low calorie tuna cakes!

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How to Make Tuna Patties or Tuna Cakes in Air Fryer

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Use ice cream scoop to keep sizes consistent

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Flatten out the tuna patties and keep their round shape. Brush with oil.

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Here’s our Stove Top Version: Recipe Here

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Hope you enjoy our air fried tuna cakes recipe. Here’s more healthy recipes:

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Air Fryer Tuna Patties

We texture of the canned albacore tuna the best for this recipe. Try to avoid the canned tunas which are very mushy. Fresh, raw tuna works great too if you feel like using fresh fish.
The amount of egg will vary depending on the dryness of your tuna and the absorption of the bread crumbs. If you are unsure, start with 2 eggs, and if the mixture seems too dry to easily form into patties, add a 3rd egg.

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Ingredients

  • 15 ounces (425 g) canned albacore tuna , drained or 1 pound (454g) fresh tuna, diced
  • 2-3 large eggs *see note above
  • zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (55 g) bread crumbs
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 stalk celery , finely chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried herbs (oregano, dill, basil, thyme or any combo)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) Kosher salt , or to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • optional for serving - ranch, tarter sauce, mayo, lemon slices

Equipment

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, celery, onion, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Stir the mixture to make sure everything is combined. Gently fold in the tuna until just combined.

  • Lay perforated air fryer baking paper inside base of air fryer. Lightly spray the paper. (if not using a liner, spray enough olive oil spray at the base of the air fryer basket to make sure the patties do not stick)

  • Scoop 1/4 cup of mixture, and shape into patties about 3-inches wide x 1/2-inch thick and lay inside basket. Makes about 10 patties. If patties are too soft to handle, chill them for at about 1 hour or until firm. This will make them easier to handle during cooking.

  • Spray or brush top of patties with oil.

    Air Fry at 360°F, 10 minutes, flipping half way. Spray the tops again after you flip the patties. Serve with your favorite sauce and lemon slices.

Notes

Easy substitutions: Fresh herbs for the dried herbs. Shallots or green onions for the onions.

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 101kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 61mg, Sodium: 298mg, Potassium: 131mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 83IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: Air Fryer, Seafood

Calories: 101

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    15 Comments on “Healthy Air Fryer Tuna Patties”

  1. Annie Reply

    Air Fryer Tuna Patties Recipe CRISPY and LOW CARB | Best Recipe Box (16)
    This was a great way to get my kids to eat tuna! They’re usually really picky about eating it but they loved this!

  2. Cal Reply

    Air Fryer Tuna Patties Recipe CRISPY and LOW CARB | Best Recipe Box (17)
    I love finding different ways to cook tuna! I’m addicted to these air fryer tuna patties!

  3. Roxie Otteson Reply

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    Sounds delicious….wondering if I could substitute canned salmon. I will be trying both.
    Thank you

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Hi Roxie, we haven’t tried it with canned salmon yet. If it turns out good, please let us know! Our input will be super helpful!

  4. Are used what I had which was for 2.5 ounce packs of lemon pepper tuna and one pack of Thai tuna. It was incredible. Really easy excellent recipe. Ruth Reply

    Air Fryer Tuna Patties Recipe CRISPY and LOW CARB | Best Recipe Box (19)
    I used what I had which was four 2.5 ounce packs of lemon pepper tuna and one pack of Thai tuna. It was incredible. Really easy excellent recipe. I also added ginger and turmeric. Crushed stuffing for the bread crumbs. Yummy!
    Thanks
    Ruthie

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Hi Ruthie! thanks for sharing and love the addition of ginger and turmeric!

  5. Louise Reply

    Exactly how many calories per patty?

    • Maggie @ Magnolia Chocolatier Reply

      Each one is 101 calories. I did the math.

  6. Cassie Reply

    Air Fryer Tuna Patties Recipe CRISPY and LOW CARB | Best Recipe Box (20)
    These were easy to make and turned out so delicious!! I added some Tajin for a little spice!

    • Diane Reply

      Love Tajin! So glad you enjoyed these. Thanks for sharing Cassie!

  7. Maggie @ Magnolia Chocolatier Reply

    I made these in my brand new air fryer. They were really good. I’m still learning the air fryer, so it’s great to have recipes that will work with it. Thanks!

    Mag

  8. Sharon Reply

    Thanks for the recipe. It sounds good. I don’t think it really qualifies as low carb because of the breadcrumbs. But otherwise it sounds good

    • Diane Reply

      Hi Sharon, you can certainly use almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a more low carb version.

  9. S M Reply

    Air Fryer Tuna Patties Recipe CRISPY and LOW CARB | Best Recipe Box (21)
    So tasty, so crispy and so easy to make. I halved the recipe and it turned out great. I didn’t have any celery but it was still really good.

  10. Mel Reply

    Air Fryer Tuna Patties Recipe CRISPY and LOW CARB | Best Recipe Box (22)
    I made them with fresh tuna and it was perfect simple love it

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FAQs

How do you keep tuna patties from falling apart? ›

To fix the problem, you just need to add a little extra raw protein, and the easiest place to get a protein fix is from an egg. Adding an egg to a batch of tuna patties is a little extra insurance that things will stay together, especially if you tend to measure your other ingredients by eyeballing them.

What do you eat with tuna patties? ›

The best side dishes to serve with tuna patties are mac and cheese, baby potatoes, avocado salad, Korean corn dog, zucchini boats, stuffed mushrooms, coconut rice, green beans and bacon, crispy French fries, cucumber dill salad, steamed broccoli, garlic bread, pineapple salsa, rice pilaf, sweet potato fries, and ...

How do you keep your patties flat? ›

Place your thumb on the patty and press down gently. Make it so the patty is about 12 in (1.3 cm) thick in the center. Its edges will still be about 34 in (1.9 cm) thick. That small indentation is enough to help the burger hold its shape.

What can I mix with canned tuna? ›

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How many carbs are in tuna patties? ›

Tuna cake or patty contains 251 calories per 120 g serving. This serving contains 18 g of fat, 18 g of protein and 3.2 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 0.6 g sugar and 0.2 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Tuna cake or patty contains 2.9 g of saturated fat and 80 mg of cholesterol per serving.

Can you cook canned tuna? ›

Can you cook canned tuna? Canned tuna is actually already cooked before it's canned, so technically, you can eat it straight from the can if you want. However, you can add canned tuna to a dish that you're cooking to add some healthy protein. For instance, you can add canned tuna to a pot of mac and cheese.

Why do my patties fall apart? ›

If you flip it more than one time, it may fall apart on the grill. One flip! eggs and breadcrumbs are for meat loaf. you want a good 80/20 lean to fat beef ratio, you want to have a good skillet or griddle temp going—a good temp—and you want to have a good spatula for flipping the patty when it's time to flip it.

Why do my fish patties fall apart? ›

If you add too much egg, for instance, or the canned fish isn't properly drained, the mixture will be too wet and the cakes will fall apart. Too many breadcrumbs, on the other hand, will make your cakes dry and crumbly.

How do you hold meat patties together? ›

Add 1 egg yolk per pound of hamburger. It won't add appreciably to the fat content and will bind the meat beautifully. The other thing you can do is add canned, drained, crushed black beans or chickpeas to the hamburger. The starch from the beans will bind the meat together and add an interesting taste.

How do you keep tuna moist when cooking? ›

Grill: To keep tuna from sticking to the grill and add flavor and moisture, marinate the fish. Brush tuna steaks with oil, then grill over very high heat 1 to 2 minutes per side. Do not cook tuna steak past medium-rare, and don't let it rest after searing.

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