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by Diane
Buy our air fryer e-cookbooks today Wow, if you like tuna you’re going to love this super easy tuna patty recipe!Everyone in the kitchen devoured these tuna fish patties before we could even try them in a sandwich. The crispy outside with flavorful, tender and moist inside is a fantastic meal.
How to Make Tuna Fish Patties
- The spices and other veggies added to the tuna makes these so flavorful. Customize the flavors with your own favorite seasonings.
- Don’t make the patties too thick or else they take too long to cook. Press them down on the pan so they can be flatter and quicker to cook.
- Crisping them on the skillet makes the outside crust amazing and crispy.
- We love using albacore tuna. The quality and flavor of albacore tuna is fantastic.
- Dip these in ranch or your favorite aioli.
- It’s a low carb delicious salad with plenty of protein.And if you’re a seafood lover, these patties also make a great sandwich! These tuna patties are paleo and perfect for the Keto diet or paleon diet. They are also the perfect tuna recipe for the pescatarian diet!
Video: Easy Tuna Patties Recipe
How to Serve Tuna Patties
- It can be a great low carb snack. For the most low carb keto version, use crushed pork rinds or almond flour instead of panko or regular breadcrumbs.
- Super fresh when added to a salad. Just prepare a bowl of fresh lettuce, some chopped cucumbers and a few of these patties on top.
- Hearty meal when served in a sandwich or burger.
- These are also great when served in a tortilla as a wrap.
- We love making these in burgers for an alternative to eating red meat. The flavors of these patties are so great and there’s so many different ways to serve it.
Tuna Fish Cakes Recipeor Tuna Fish Patties?
Someone asked us if these are the same recipe Yes, they’re basically the same concept where both are patties of minced or chopped fish that are made into a patty and then fried. Sometimes they’re baked in the oven. So sure, you can definitely call these tuna fish cakes if you want. We call them delicious!
Easy Tuna Patties
Yield: 10 Patties
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
We love the texture of the canned albacore tuna the best for this recipe. Try to avoid the canned tunas which are very mushy.
The amount of egg will vary depending on the dryness of your tuna and the absorption of the bread crumbs or panko. If you are unsure, start with 2 eggs, and if the mixture seems too dry to easily form into patties, add a 3rd egg.
For keto, use crushed pork rinds or almond flour instead of panko and regular bread crumbs.
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Ingredients
- 3 cans (3 cans) albacore tuna , (5 ounce-142g cans) drained
- 2-3 large (2 large) eggs *see note above
- zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (30 g) panko or regular bread crumbs (keto version with crushed pork rinds or almond flour)
- 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 stalk (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
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) Olive oil , for frying (or more if needed)
- (optional for serving) tarter sauce, mayo, ranch, lemon slices
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, panko or 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.
Shape the tuna mixture into patties about 2-inches (5cm) wide x 1/2-inch thick (1.25cm). 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 frying.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Fry both sides of the tuna patties until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
Serve with sauces and/or lemon slices.
Notes
- Easy substitutions: Crushed saltines or other savory cracker for the bread crumbs. Fresh herbs for the dried herbs. Shallots or green onions for the onions.
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Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 114kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 56mg, Sodium: 281mg, Potassium: 135mg, Vitamin A: 95IU, Vitamin C: 0.9mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 0.8mg
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 114
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- Tuna noodle casserole
- Avocado Tuna salad
- Healthy air fryer tuna patties
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This recipe was originally published in 2016 and re-published in 2021 with updated notes. If you love tuna, try this great tuna bruschetta recipe with spinach. It’s a great appetizer!
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Debbie — Reply
Is this 114 calories per patty?
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Best Recipe Box — Reply
Correct. Enjoy!
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James — Reply
These are so fun to make! The kids love eating these for lunch. -
Carol — Reply
What temperature and how long would I bake them?
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Best Recipe Box — Reply
Hi! We tested them baked and have some good results: Brush or spray both sides of the patties with oil before baking. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes total. After 15 minutes flip them, then bake for another 10 minutes. They came out great!
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Adrianne — Reply
These were delicious! I’m gonna make some for our next family gathering. They’ll love it. -
Rachel — Reply
I was trying to find a way to introduce my picky kids to tuna so I decided to make these and now they love it! I will definitely be making more of your tuna patties in the future!-
Best Recipe Box — Reply
This is the perfect way to introduce kids to eating tuna! It’s so good!
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Lois — Reply
I used coconut flour in place of breadcrumbs. Mine a little dry. Next time will use 4 eggs. Otherwise my husband loves them.
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Valerie — Reply
My husband hates All cheese can I make without ? What should I use as substitute ?
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Best Recipe Box — Reply
You can leave out the cheese and it would still taste great! Or have you tried nutritional yeast? It’s a great vegan alternative that has a “cheesy” taste.
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martin wallbank — Reply
Love them, next day in a Pita bread…-
Diane — Reply
That sounds delicious Martin. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Amber — Reply
This does not make sense to me: “We texture of the canned albacore tuna the best for this recipe. Try to avoid the canned tunas which are very mushy.”
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Diane — Reply
Thanks for the catch. It was supposed to say (and now does) “We love the texture of the canned albacore tuna…”
Happy cooking!-
Amber — Reply
Thank you for such a quick response!! I was putting together my grocery list and was unsure if I should get canned or not. Making these tonight!! 🙂
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Donna — Reply
Excellent recipe! Patties are sooo tasty! I make them often ’cause they’re easy and yummy! -
Sandra — Reply
Yes! I made these Easy Tuna Patties & they were delicious! I’ll be making these again! I added 3/4 cup bread crumbs instead of the 1/2 cup. Probably could have added more spices but I’ll keep that in mind the next time! This recipe is a keeper!
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Diane — Reply
Thanks so much Sandra for sharing!
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Ria — Reply
I am in love with this recipe. It’s been helping me a lot throughout my low carb journey. -
Melanie — Reply
I’ve been making these for the kids to take to school for lunch and they really love it. It’s very easy to make. -
Zaara — Reply
What a great way to put tuna into good use. I’ve been making these for my kid’s lunch and they love it. -
Harris — Reply
Loving how healthy and low carb this recipe is. It’s also really great tasting.
