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air fried buffalo tuna cake on a plate with Greek yogurt dip on top
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Air Fryer Buffalo Tuna Cakes

A 20-minute recipe for cheesy, crispy buffalo tuna patties.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer tuna cakes, buffalo tuna patties, ninja foodi tuna cakes
Servings: 4 Tuna Cakes
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 2 packets 2.6 oz each Low Sodium Albacore White Tuna in Water*
  • 1/4 C 60g Breadcrumbs
  • 1 oz 28g Freshly Shredded Parmesan
  • 1 oz 28g Freshly Shredded Cheddar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 Tbsp 30g Buffalo Sauce (or hot sauce)
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Split the mixture into four 88-gram pieces. Use your hands to form patties with each piece and place in an air fryer** basket.
  • Air fry at 400ºF for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

*If you're using canned tuna with more water than the packets, you'll want to drain the cans before adding the tuna.
**I used a 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi for air frying.
Each tuna cake has 4 WW SmartPoints (blue plan).
Nutrition facts are for tuna cakes only, no dip.

For Greek Yogurt Dipping Sauces

Mix 1/4 C (56g) fat free Greek yogurt with one of the following:
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) buffalo sauce
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) buffalo sauce + 1 Tbsp (15g) light mayo + 1/2 tsp ranch seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) lemon juice + pinch of lemon zest, black pepper, and salt

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tuna Cake | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g