Easy Tuna Patties Recipe (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
These simple tuna patties take less than 15 minutes to make and are delicious for an easy dinner for a busy weeknight or a meal prep lunch throughout the week! It's a delicious simple recipe your whole family will love– made gluten-free and paleo!
Servings: 4 patties
Ingredients
- 2 5-oz canned wild tuna drained
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2-3 tbsp coconut oil or your favorite cooking oil
Instructions
- In a big bowl, combine all ingredients except coconut oil. Use your hands or a spoon to combine and mix evenly.2 5-oz canned wild tuna, 1 egg, 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp hot sauce, Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, Salt and pepper, to taste
- Shape the mixture into 4 patties, each about 1 inch thick.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Gently lay the patties into the pan, and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes on each side.2-3 tbsp coconut oil
- Serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
- These are also kid-friendly if you want to dial back on the hot sauce and serve it with some ketchup.
Serving & Storage Tips
- You can eat these crispy fried tuna patties on their own or between two gluten-free bread slices. I also like them on a bed of greens smothered with paleo mayonnaise and hot pepper flakes. You can also serve them on their own with my homemade tartar sauce and lemon wedges if desired.
- To store, place the tuna cakes in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, you can use an air fryer, oven, microwave, or stovetop:
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- Stovetop: Reheat in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Use a little bit of neutral oil if desired.
- Oven: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 10 minutes until warmed through.
- Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F. Place the patties in the basket of your air fryer and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- To freeze, let the patties cool completely, then store them in freezer bags in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1patty | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.6mg