Crispy Southern Fried Salmon Patties

Southern fried salmon patties are a classic comfort food—crispy on the outside and tender inside. They’re made with flaky Salmon, simple seasonings, and pan-fried until golden brown. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 😋

⏱ Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

🧾 Ingredients

1 can (14–15 oz) Canned Salmon, drained
½ cup crushed Saltine Crackers or breadcrumbs
1 Egg
¼ cup finely diced Onion
1 tbsp Mayonnaise (optional)
½ tsp Black Pepper
½ tsp Garlic Powder
2–3 tbsp Vegetable Oil for frying

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Salmon

Place the canned salmon in a bowl and flake it with a fork.
Remove large bones if desired (they’re edible but optional).

2️⃣ Mix the Ingredients

Add:

crushed crackers
egg
onion
mayonnaise
pepper
garlic powder

Mix until everything holds together.

3️⃣ Form Patties

Shape the mixture into 4–6 small patties.

4️⃣ Fry

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

5️⃣ Serve

Remove and drain on paper towels.

🍋 Serving Ideas

Serve with:

lemon wedges
tartar sauce
hot sauce
coleslaw or rice

🌟 Tips for Extra Crispy Patties

✔ Chill the patties 10 minutes before frying to help them hold together.
✔ Use medium heat so they crisp without burning.
✔ Add a little Cornmeal to the mix for extra crunch.

If you’d like, I can also show you:

The secret ingredient Southern cooks add to salmon patties
3-ingredient salmon patties
Air fryer salmon patties (super crispy without much oil).