Air Fryer Southern Salmon Patties get wonderfully crispy in the air fryer and are seasoned with just a little green onion, lemon zest, parsley, and Old Bay so that the flavor of the salmon is front and center. Made with canned salmon, these salmon cakes are so tasty!
Combine salmon, egg, mayonnaise, crushed Saltines, onion, Old Bay, parsley, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
Mix well and shape into 4 patties.
Press both sides into panko crumbs.
Place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees.
Mist with oil. Air Fry for 4 minutes at 380 degrees. Flip over and mist with oil. Air fry 4 more minutes.