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Plate of stacked tuna patties on a silver platter with dipping sauce and lemon/herbs.

Easy Tuna Patties Recipe (Gluten-Free)


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Make this easy tuna patties recipe with simple, gluten-free ingredients, and cook it in the oven, air fryer, or stovetop for a quick, nutritious, budget-friendly meal!


Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup gluten free panko, grated Parmesan, or nutritional yeast
  • 3 Tablespoons (25 grams) gluten free oat flour or gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans quality tuna, drained (see notes)
  • 1 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch smoked paprika
  • Pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

To Air Fry:

Notes

Storage Tips –  Freeze, cooked or uncooked, tuna patties by wrapping them individually in parchment paper and storing in a plastic bag for up to 3 months. Place frozen patties in the fridge overnight before cooking or reheating.

Alternative Method – STOVETOP- Chill the patties for at least 20 minutes before frying. Heat 1 Tablespoon oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat. Once the pan is heated and the butter is sizzling, add 3 to 4 patties at a time. Fry patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through (if patties brown too quickly, reduce the heat). Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel or plate, and repeat the process, cooking the remaining patties, adding 1 to 2 teaspoons more oil as needed.

Egg Free Version – Looking for egg free tuna cakes? Check out our Gluten-free Family cookbook for the allergy friendly recipe! 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tuna cake
  • Calories: 116
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 234.2 mg
  • Fat: 3.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
  • Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 70.1 mg