Learn how to make delicious homemade tuna patties with this recipe that uses simple ingredients like eggs, lemon juice, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, canned tuna, diced onion, black pepper, and vegetable oil. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions below to make the patties, then fry them until golden brown for a crispy, flavorful meal.
Serve your tuna patties with a dipping sauce or as a sandwich filling for a satisfying meal. Check out our collection of popular side dishes for fish for more delicious ideas.
You can store leftover tuna patties in the fridge for up to three days, and reheat them in a pan or in the microwave for a quick meal. If you want to freeze them, simply form the patties and freeze them on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw them in the refrigerator and fry them according to the recipe when you’re ready to eat.
Get inspired by the Allrecipes community and try variations on this recipe by adding shredded Cheddar cheese or a pinch of cayenne pepper and lemon-pepper seasoning for an extra kick.
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 the tuna mixture into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.