Air Fryer Salmon Sandwich (2024)

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For a healthier fish sandwich loaded with omega-3s, try this Air Fryer Salmon Sandwich with lemon-caper mayo!

Air Fryer Salmon Sandwich

This air fryer salmon sandwich easy to make at home, and thanks to the air fryer, healthier too. My daughter Karina loves fish sandwiches with my lemon-caper mayo, so when the only fish I had in my freezer was salmon, we decided to make it for dinner. We loved it! I don’t typically order fish sandwiches because they’re usually deep fried. But this salmon sandwich is certainly one I would order out. More air fryer salmon recipes you might also like this Chili Lime Air Fryer Salmon or this Air Fryer Salmon with Maple Glaze.

You can use fresh or frozen salmon for this recipe. If you use frozen, thaw it first. To prep the salmon, cut it into four pieces, pat it dry, and season it with salt. Then coat it in egg white and seasoned panko with a bit more salt. The panko gets so crispy in the air fryer with very little oil.

How long do I cook salmon in the air fryer?

Air frying salmon is fast. First, spray the basket with oil and lay the fish in a single layer. Spray the tops of the salmon with oil and air fry it at 400° Fahrenheit for eight minutes. Turn the fish over halfway through and cook it until it’s golden and crisp.

Salmon Sandwich Sauce

I top this crispy air fryer salmon sandwich with lemon-caper mayo and lettuce. The sauce is just as simple as it sounds. All you do is combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, and capers and refrigerate it until you’re ready to eat. You can use tartar sauce if you want to make this faster.

What to Serve with Fish Sandwiches

This is a meal in one. If you want some side dish ideas to serve with this air fried fish sandwich, here’s some ideas:

Sweet potato fries
Quick Cabbage Slaw
Chopped Wedge Salad
Tomato salad

More Salmon Recipes You’ll Love:

Parmesan-Herb Baked Salmon
Chili-Lime Air Fryer Salmon
Salmon Croquettes with Dill Sauce
Air Fryer Salmon with Maple Soy Glaze
Baked Salmon with Fresh Herbs

Air Fryer Salmon Fish Sandwich

4.84 from 6 votes

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Lemon-Caper Mayo:

▢ 6 tbsp mayonnaise, I like Sir Kensington
▢ 2 tablespoons drained capers, minced
▢ 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

For the Fish:

▢ 16 ounces skinless salmon fillet, if frozen thawed, cut in 4 pieces
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
▢ 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
▢ 1 cup seasoned panko*, or gluten free panko
▢ Olive oil spray
▢ 4 whole wheat buns, or gluten free buns
▢ 4 butter lettuce leaves

Instructions

Combine the ingredients for the Lemon-Caper Mayo in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Cut the fish into 4 pieces, about 4 x 4 inches. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Place the egg whites in a shallow bowl.
In a second shallow bowl combine the panko with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Dip the fish into the egg whites, then the panko. Set aside.
Spray the basket with oil. Lay the fish on the basket in a single layer, in batches as needed.
Spray the tops of the fish with oil and air fry 400F 8 minutes, turning half way, until golden and crisp.
Serve fish on buns with lettuce and divide the sauce.

Last Step:

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Notes

No air fryer, no problem! Bake in a preheated oven 400 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway.

*NOTE 1/4 CUP GETS TOSSED AFTER

Check labels for gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sandwich, Calories: 493 kcal, Carbohydrates: 31.5 g, Protein: 33 g, Fat: 24 g, Saturated Fat: 2.5 g, Cholesterol: 77.5 mg, Sodium: 824.5 mg, Fiber: 3.5 g, Sugar: 4 g

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Air Fryer Salmon Sandwich (2024)