Crispy Tuna and Potato Patties
These crispy tuna and potato patties combine soft potatoes, flaky tuna, Parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs into golden patties with a creamy center and crisp edges. They are easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200 g potatoes peeled and cut into quarters
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 300 g canned tuna 2 cans, drained
- 2 spring onions finely chopped
- 30 g fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground chili
- 1 egg
- 40 g Parmesan cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Add the 7 oz potatoes (200 g) and ½ teaspoon salt to a saucepan filled with water. Boil for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well, mash until mostly smooth, and let them cool slightly.
- While the potatoes are cooking, add the 10.5 oz canned tuna (300 g), 2 finely chopped spring onions, ⅓ cup fresh parsley (30 g), 1 grated garlic clove, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon ground chili to a large bowl. Mix well until fully combined.
- Add the mashed potatoes to the tuna mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Crack the 1 egg into a small bowl and whisk well. Pour it into the tuna and potato mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Add the ½ cup Parmesan cheese (40 g) and mix until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into equal patties using your hands and place them on a plate. Transfer the patties to a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake at 400°F / 200°C (350°F convection / 180°C fan) for 30 minutes until the tuna and potato patties are golden on the outside.
Notes
Drain the Tuna Well: Too much liquid can make the patties softer and harder to shape, so I like to press the tuna well after draining.
Let the Potatoes Cool Slightly: I always leave the mashed potatoes for a few minutes before mixing because the mixture becomes easier to handle.
Shape Them Evenly: Keeping the patties close in size helps them bake more evenly and gives them a better texture.
Bake Until Lightly Golden: I like to check the edges near the end of baking; once they turn lightly golden, the patties are ready.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
