Easy Tuna Burgers
Quick and delicious easy tuna burgers made with tinned tuna, Parmesan, lemon, and Dijon mustard. Cook in the air fryer, on the hob, or bake in the oven for a tasty weeknight meal.
Servings 4
Calories 255kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 x 145 g Tins of Tuna in Brine or sping water, drianed.
- 130 g Dried Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ Lemon zest only
- 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
- 1 Egg
- 100 g Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan grated (or use vegetarian hard cheese)
- Salt and Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Olive Oil for air fryer (or 2 tablespoon if frying)
Instructions
- Drain the tinned tuna very well, then tip the flakes into a large mixing bowl.2 x 145 g Tins of Tuna in Brine
- Add the breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper (everything except the olive oil).130 g Dried Breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, ½ Lemon, 1 tablespoon Parsley, 1 Egg, 100 g Mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon Parmesan, Salt and Pepper
- Mix thoroughly with a spoon until the ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture holds together.
- Shape the mixture into 4 equal patties and place them on a plate or tray. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Cook the tuna burgers using your preferred method. AIR FRY: Lightly brush the burgers with oil and air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 6 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. PAN FRY: If cooking in a frying pan (skillet) on the hob, heat the oil in the pan and fry the burgers for 8-9 minutes on each side over a medium heat. OVEN BAKE: Alternatively, bake the burgers in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 25 minutes, turning the patties halfway through.½ teaspoon Olive Oil
Notes
- Make patties the night before to save time and develop flavour.
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent soggy burgers.
- Add extra breadcrumbs if too wet, or a little mayo if too dry.
- Chill patties for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
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