Air-Fryer Tuna Patties

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These bright and savory air-fryer tuna patties won't disappoint for a quick lunch or dinner. They hold their shape nicely while cooking, with a tender middle and a crispy crust on the outside. Peppery arugula and a lemony mayonnaise sauce round out the meal.

Karen Rankin

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein

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Ingredients

2 (5 ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
¾ cup whole-wheat panko
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped celery
1 large egg, lightly beaten
7 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cups arugula (about 4 ounces)

Directions

Place tuna, panko, onion, bell pepper, celery, egg, 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl. Stir gently to combine. Shape the mixture into 8 patties 2 1/2 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick (about 1/3 cup mixture per patty). Place the patties on a parchment-paper-lined plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat an air fryer to 360°F for 15 minutes. Lightly coat the fry basket with cooking spray and coat each patty with cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, add the patties to the basket in a single layer; cook until slightly crisp and heated through, about 6 minutes per side. (Lightly coat the basket with cooking spray between batches.)
Meanwhile, combine mustard and the remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Place 2 tuna patties, 1 cup arugula and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise sauce on each of 4 plates.

Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335	Calories
22g	Fat
14g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tuna patties, 1 cup arugula & 1 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 95mg	32%
Vitamin A 1202IU	24%
Sodium 470mg	20%
Potassium 305mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Air-Fryer Tuna Patties

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