Air Fryer Tuna Cakes with Cheddar Cheese & Grated Carrot
Ingredients
2 cans (266g total) albacore flaked white tuna, packed in water (drained), *see note #1
½ cup (40 g) panko crumbs
½ cup (30 g) finely grated cheddar cheese
½ cup (50 g) finely grated carrot, about 1 medium carrot
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 large egg
¼ cup (65 g) mayo
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
In a large bowl, toss together the tuna, panko crumbs, cheese, carrot, green onion and dill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, mayo, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Pour the egg/mayo mixture over the tuna mixture and stir until well combined. (The mixture should stick together).
Cover and chill for 30-60 minutes.
Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about ¾ inch thick. Each patty is about 3 ½ tablespoons of mixture.
Spray both sides of each patty with oil and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 400F for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. There is no need to flip the patties.