Fresh Salmon Burgers in the Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh salmon
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.75 cups panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red chili flakes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove any skin and pin bones from salmon, then chop into 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer 1/4 of the salmon pieces to a food processor. Place remaining salmon in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add mustard, mayonnaise, and lemon juice to the food processor. Pulse until a thick paste forms. Transfer mixture to the bowl with the remaining salmon. Mix in bread crumbs, scallions, and chili flakes until evenly combined.

3. 3

   Form salmon mixture into 4 patties. Place on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Place in the freezer for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.

5. 5

   Place burgers in the prepared basket and spray tops with nonstick spray. Cook for 8 minutes. Spray tops again and cook for 5 minutes more.