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Air fryer tuna patties on a plate with a fork.
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Air Fryer Tuna Patties

Air fryer tuna patties are so easy to make! The tuna patties come out crispy and golden brown after cooked in the air fryer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 6 tuna patties
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Aimee

Ingredients

  • 7 oz canned tuna
  • 1 egg
  • cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • To a medium bowl, add the tuna. Break apart any large chunks with a fork.
  • Add the egg and panko, then the all the seasonings and spices.
  • Mash together until all the ingredients are incorporated together.
  • Form the mixture into 6 balls. Flatten each ball into a flatter UFO shape, pressing together so that tuna patty stays together.
  • Line the air fryer basket with air fryer parchment paper or brush/spray with oil.
  • Place the 6 tuna patties in the air fryer basket. Brush the top of each patty with olive oil.
  • Air fry at 360 degrees F for 6 minutes. Flip tuna patties, then brush the tops with oil again. Air fry for another 4-6 minutes until tuna patties are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove from the air fryer and serve as desired.

Notes

  • All air fryers cook differently. You may need to adjust cooking times based on your air fryer.
  • If not using parchment paper, spray or brush air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
  • Press tuna patties together firmly to hold them together before cooking. If needed, place in the refrigerator for several minutes before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg