Air Fryer Salmon Burgers (with frozen salmon)

I'm always trying to come up with healthier, quicker, and lighter alternatives for dinner. Frozen salmon is one of my favorite things to cook because it's economical, quick to make, and tastes delicious! Baking frozen salmon fillets for healthy Air Fryer Salmon Burgers is a simple way to enjoy them.

Made with frozen salmon fillets, a spicy mayo, and skinny coleslaw, these salmon burgers are also Weight Watchers friendly, kid-friendly and make a great lunch or dinner!

🥘 Ingredient Notes

Although these homemade salmon burgers are made with a fillet and not a salmon patty, I still consider it a burger because it's a savory thing between a bun.

The best part is that it's really simple: you just bake the salmon in the oven (or in the air fryer) with some soy sauce, ginger, and sesame seeds, then add sriracha mayonnaise as a condiment.

But the crowning glory is my Skinny Coleslaw! You can use any coleslaw, but trust me, you'll want to use this one. I created this coleslaw specifically for this salmon burger, so they are a perfect pairing! And it's ZERO (0 points) on the WW plan!

For this salmon fillet burger recipe, you'll need a few simple ingredients:

• frozen salmon fillets (preferably skinless salmon fillets)
• soy sauce
• fresh ginger
• sesame seeds
• thin buns
• sriracha mayonnaise (see Top Tip)
• Skinny Coleslaw recipe

See recipe card for full list of ingredients an

 📖 Variations & Substitutions

• Salmon: You can bake, fry on the stove top or use the air fryer for this salmon burger. You can also grill the frozen salmon (just follow the package directions for grilling).  Or you can use fresh salmon fillets instead of frozen salmon, if you prefer. You will just need to cook it for a shorter period of time.
• Buns: I also like to use the President's Choice thin multigrain buns, but they are a few more WW points, so you can use any bun you prefer. 
• Sauce: If you don't like or want spicy mayo, you could use a Healthy homemade tartar sauce with fresh dill, if you prefer, or a store-bought tartar sauce. Or you could use a dijon mustard burger sauce.
• Add-ons: add on red onion (there is green onion in the coleslaw) jalapenos, tomatoes, pepperoncini, a lettuce leaf or any of your favorite toppings!
• Limes: you could substitute lemon juice for the lime and lemon wedges for the lime wedges

🔪How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Burgers

Air fryer method: Place in air fryer basket or drawers.

Divide soya sauce, ginger and sesame seeds between all 4 salmon fillets *Do not thaw salmon

Cooking time:

Cook from frozen in air fryer on 400 degrees F (or 205 degrees C) for 15-17 minutes (the smaller pieces will be ready at 15 minutes).

*This may vary with different air fryers. I have a Ninja Foodi 2 drawer 8 qt.

Alternatively, if you don't have an air fryer, you can make these in the oven.

Oven method: Preheat oven as per frozen salmon package directions (usually 400 degrees - 450 degrees F/205 degrees C) and spray 9x13 baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. *Do not thaw salmon

Divide soya sauce, ginger and sesame seeds between all 4 salmon fillets and bake as per directions on package (usually about 15 minutes)

For the best flavor, spread ¾ tablespoon of sriracha mayonnaise on each bun.

Remove skin (if present) and add cooked salmon fillet to one side of the bun, then top with ¼ cup coleslaw.

🌡️Storage

Store the salmon, sriracha mayonnaise, and coleslaw separately, each in their own airtight container, for up to 2 days.

👪 Serving Size

This salmon fillet burger makes 4 servings. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

🔢WW Points

These Weight Watchers Salmon Burgers are @ 4 WW points. You can further reduce the points by using a lighter bun and making your own sriracha mayonnaise.

Sriracha Mayonnaise: You can buy sriracha mayonnaise, but if you want it lighter/WW friendly, you need to combine mayonnaise (3 tablespoon light/low-fat mayonnaise) with 2 teaspoon sriracha. Add more sriracha to your liking. 

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