Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these crispy Asian Tuna Cakes, paired with a creamy and spicy mayo dipping sauce. This quick and easy appetizer is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Sriracha or other hot sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or other hot sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flaked tuna, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, Sriracha, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Form the tuna mixture into small, flat patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Working in batches, carefully add the tuna cakes to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked tuna cakes to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and salt for the spicy mayo sauce.
- Serve the Asian Tuna Cakes warm, with the spicy mayo sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Asian Tuna Cakes, Tuna, Appetizer, Spicy Mayo