Easy Crispy Tuna Patties Recipe
Tuna Patties are crispy, easy to make, and perfect for a quick, tasty dinner or lunch option.
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna drained
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp celery seeds
- pinch red pepper flakes
- juice & zest of ½ lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs plus extra for coating
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain canned tuna thoroughly.
- In a bowl, mix tuna with garlic powder, parsley, dill, onion powder, celery seeds, red pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, mayo, eggs, Parmesan, and half the panko.
- Form mixture into ¼‑cup scoops, flatten into patties. Coat each side with remaining panko.
- Heat about 1 Tbsp oil per 3–4 patties in a skillet over medium heat. Gently lay patties and fry ~3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve warm, with lemon wedges or a dipping sauce of choice.