Description
Crispy Asian-style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo are a mouthwatering delight that combines golden, crunchy cakes with a zesty and addictive dipping sauce. Perfect for cozy nights or as an impressive appetizer at your next dinner party, these flavorful bites will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a blend of tuna, fresh herbs, and spices, each cake is a flavor explosion that’s easy to make and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna, drained
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (for spicy mayo)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and drain tuna thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, mix drained tuna, panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, mayonnaise, minced garlic, grated ginger, and egg until combined.
- Shape mixture into patties about 2 inches wide.
- Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the spicy mayo dip, combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl.
- Serve the crispy tuna cakes with the spicy mayo dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg