Crispy Baked Tuna Patties
With minutes of prep and a handful of humble ingredients, these Ultra Crispy Baked Tuna Patties are an easy budget-friendly recipe that delivers on flavor and crunch factor!
Servings: 3
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup minced green onions
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 medium lemon zest and juice
- 10 ounces flaked albacore tuna drained well
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉/205℃ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add ¼ cup minced green onions and saute for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat, until softened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together 2 large eggs, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, the green onion mixture, and zest and juice of 1 medium lemon until well combined.
- Add 10 ounces flaked albacore tuna to the mayonnaise mixture and mix gently until just combined.
- Scoop the tuna mixture out onto the prepared sheet pan and using your hands gently pat into a patty-like shape. For thin, crispy tuna patties, form 6 patties using ⅓ cup of mixture for each patty. For thicker tuna patties, form 3 patties, using about ⅔ of the mixture for each patty.
- For thin tuna patties, bake for 10 minutes, flip and continue to bake for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until browned and crispy. For thicker patties, bake for 12 minutes, flip and continue to bake for 8-10 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, and hot sauce, as desired.
Notes
No Seasoned Salt? In place of seasoned salt, use ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon each of garlic powder and paprika.
Mayonnaise: Do not use miracle whip. If you want to save on calories, use plain greek yogurt in place of sour cream if desired.
Gluten-Free Modification: Use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs in place of regular breadcrumbs.
Storage: Let cool, then place the tuna between layers of parchment paper in an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 400℉/205℃ oven for 10 minutes, until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
