fluffy salmon patties

Name: Fluffy Salmon Patties
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) can of salmon; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup(s) minced onion; 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoon(s) baking powder

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mary hendricks

conyers, GA

Updated on Mar 3, 2026

My kids don't like fish much, but they will scarf these down. If you do these in a deep fryer, they only take 2 minutes to cook. I had never done them that way until tonight. They are a bit lighter and puffier than those done in a skillet. I think I like them even more this way... so did the kids.

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A platter of Fluffy Salmon Patties with dipping sauce.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Light and fluffy, we'd call these salmon fritters rather than salmon patties. With an airy texture, they're soft and tender inside, while the outside has a nice crunch. We tried them dipped in a remoulade sauce with a squeeze of lemon, but tartar sauce would be equally delicious. These fluffy salmon patties are made with pantry ingredients and can be whipped up quickly. They'd make a fantastic appetizer for casual gatherings or a game day snack.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces can of salmon
1 large egg
1/3 cup minced onion
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder

How To Make fluffy salmon patties

Test Kitchen Tips

Our patties took 6 - 7 minutes to cook, flipping them over halfway to cook both sides.

Step 1

Drain and clean salmon, reserving the liquid.

Step 2

Mix salmon, egg, onion, and flour.
Step 3

Mix reserved salmon liquid and baking powder.
Step 4

Fold it into the salmon mixture.
Step 5

Drop by spoonful into hot oil until golden brown.
Step 6

Drain on a paper towel.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 160kcal, carbohydrates: 10g, cholesterol: 94mg, fat: 5g, fiber: 0g, protein: 20g, saturated fat: 1g, sodium: 724mg, sugar: 0g, unsaturated fat: 4g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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