Name: Easy Tuna Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 10 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained; 3 tablespoons diced onion; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

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Make these simple, elegant, and budget-friendly tuna patties with simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.

Tuna Patty Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to have on hand when you make this recipe for homemade tuna patties:

Eggs: Two eggs lend moisture and help hold the patties together.
Lemon juice: Lemon juice brightens up the flavor.
Bread crumbs: Use store-bought or homemade Italian-seasoned bread crumbs.
Cheese: For the most delicious results, grate your own Parmesan cheese.
Tuna: You’ll need three cans of tuna for eight patties.
Onion: A few tablespoons of diced onion gives the tuna patties a bold flavor.
Pepper: Enhance the flavor of the tuna patties with a pinch of black pepper.
Oil: Fry the tuna patties in a neutral oil, such as vegetable oil.

How to Make Tuna Patties

Making homemade tuna patties couldn’t be easier: Combine the ingredients, shape the mixture into patties, and fry the patties until golden brown. Find the full, step-by-step recipe below for detailed instructions.

What to Serve With Tuna Patties

Recipe creator Phyllis Spencer Brixey suggests serving these tuna patties with a dipping sauce (try our top-rated tartar sauce!) or as a sandwich filling. Explore our collection of 16 Most Popular Side Dishes to Serve With Fish for delicious inspiration.

How to Store Tuna Patties

Store your leftover tuna patties in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. It’s best to re-crisp them on the stove, but you can use the microwave in a pinch.

Can You Freeze Tuna Patties?

It’s best to freeze tuna patties before you cook them. Here’s how: Form the patties, then flash freeze them on a baking sheet. Transfer the frozen patties to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months. Thaw the patties in the refrigerator, then fry them according to the recipe.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“It's a great recipe and the tuna patties are always gone quickly,” according to NickiH.
“It's quick, easy, and delicious, the perfect combination.”

“Fast, easy, and delicious,” raves Anita F. “I added some shredded Cheddar cheese to the mix, as well as a little bit of mayo and they held together beautifully. Will be making these again!”

“I added a pinch of cayenne pepper and some lemon-pepper seasoning in lieu of ground pepper,” says Jim. “It was quick, easy, and turned out great. Will definitely make it again!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon juice
10 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 tablespoons diced onion
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Beat eggs and lemon juice in a bowl; stir in bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese to make a paste. Fold in tuna and onion until well combined; season with black pepper.
Use your hands to shape tuna mixture into 8 (1-inch-thick) patties.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325	Calories
16g	Fat
14g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 125mg	42%
Sodium 409mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 279mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.