Fresh Salmon Burgers in the Air Fryer
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 14, 2026Share
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1 pound fresh salmon
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.75 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
0.25 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
nonstick cooking spray
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Step 1 (Remove the skin and pin bones from 1 pound of fresh salmon. Chop it into small pieces, about 1/4 inch. Put a quarter of the salmon into a food processor. Keep the rest in a large bowl.)
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Step 2 (Add 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the food processor. Pulse until it forms a thick paste. Move this mixture to the bowl with the remaining salmon. Mix in 0.75 cup of panko bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions, and 0.25 teaspoon of crushed red chili flakes.)
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Step 3 (Shape the salmon mixture into 4 patties. Put them on a baking sheet. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1 hour.)
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Step 4 (Heat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.)
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Step 5 (Put the patties in the air fryer basket and spray the tops with nonstick spray. Cook for 8 minutes. Spray the tops again and cook for 5 more minutes.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 11g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 64mg
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Sodium 356mg
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Total Carbohydrate 16g
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Protein 25g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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