We have always been big fans of tuna patties and Erika was keen to create these delicious keto tuna patties. These tuna patties taste just like the original and you won’t even miss the potato.
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Keto Tuna Patties
These keto tuna patties are perfect for both lunch or dinner. These easy tuna patties are so simple to prepare even Dan can whip them up for an easy weekday dinner. We love to cook up a double batch so that we can have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Tuna
According to draxe.com there are several great benefits to eating tuna regularly. These include:
- High in Protein
- Aids in Weight Loss
- Promotes Thyroid Health
- Boosts Brain Function
- Rich in Antioxidants
- Reduces Inflammation
It is important to note that not all canned/tinned tuna is created equal. When choosing tinned tuna you want to look for –
- Wild
- Pole and line caught
- In spring water or olive oil
This will ensure you have the highest quality tuna. It may not always be feasible to get wild or pole and line caught, but we would always recommend avoiding tuna in vegetable oils.
If you are a fan of tuna check out some of our other delicious tuna recipes – Keto Tuna casserole and tuna lettuce cups.
Pork rinds
Since beginning our ketogenic lifestyle we have had to get creative with some of our recipes. We have discovered that pork rinds are an excellent substitute for breadcrumbs. in this tuna pattie recipe we decided to use them to bind the tuna mixture and also to crumb them.
Our favourite pork rinds are the Epic pork rinds, which can be purchased at Amazon or iherb. They are a great keto snack and we always have some in the cupboard.
Serving suggestions
These keto tuna patties are perfect served with any of your favourite keto side dishes.
- Ranch dip – These tuna patties go perfectly with this ranch dip. They just go so well with the chives, mayo and sour cream in this dip. This is easily our favourite way to serve them.
- Zucchini salad – Any side salad works really well with these easy tuna patties. We suggest trying it with this zucchini salad to take this meal to the next level.
- Cauliflower – Cauliflower is one of our favourite side dishes, you could serve these delicious tuna patties with cauliflower mash, keto cauliflower casserole or whole roasted cauliflower.
- Sauces – Some other great sauces you can serve with these tuna patties are smoky romesco sauce and keto basil pesto. Both these sauces work perfectly to add extra flavour.
Tips
- We find using an ice cream scoop is a great way to divide up the tuna patties. It’s makes it really easy to keep them all the same size and also means you don’t need to use your hands.
- Once you have the mixture portioned out with the ice cream scoop, you will need to form them in discs by moulding them in your hands.
- We recommend popping the tuna patties in the fridge for at least 30 minutes prior to frying, as it gives them a chance to firm and bind prior to being cooked. This can prevent them from crumbling in the cooking process.
- If you are cooking a double batch like we often do, don’t overload the pan, just cook 4 tuna patties in a large pan at a time.
Have you tried these tuna patties? We would love to hear from you. Let us know in the comments below your favourite way to serve them.
- Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
- Mexican Chicken Salad
- Mexican tuna salad
- Tuna Salad without Mayo
- Panko Chicken
- Cream Cheese Pasta
- Lemon Chicken Marinade
- Mexican chicken marinade
- Smoked Chicken Salad
- Tandoori Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 60 g Pork rinds 2 ounces
- 150 g Tuna in springwater 5 ounces
- 1 Tbsp Ranch Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Mayonaise
- 50g Cheddar Cheese, grated 2 ounces
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Pulse the pork rinds in a food processor until they are a fine crumb. Set aside half the pork rind crumb for coating
- Mix the tuna, ranch seasoning, mayonaise, cheese, egg and half the pork rinds, in a bowl until completely combined
- Divide the mixture into 4 and shape into patties. Coat the patties using the remaining pork rind crumb
- Place in the fridge for 30 mins for them to firm before cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan on medium heat
- Once oil is heated, place the tuna patties into the pan and shallow fry for 5 mins on each side, or until golden brown
- We like to serve with a salad and spicy mayo
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Everone loved these, even the fussy eaters. Thanks for a great recipe! So quick and easy to make and they taste fantastic, served with cauli mash and steamed broccoli.
That is great! Thanks so much Kim
I’ve recently started Keto and have been trying to find meals that are keto friendly that my partner will also eat (he’s not doing keto with me). This one was a winner! He was a bit weirded out by the pork rind coating at first but he enjoyed it.
Thank you for all your wonderful recipes and resources. I’ve been watching your YouTube channel non stop and it’s been so helpful!
Thank you so much Kellie – we are so happy that you both enjoyed these patties. I need to make them again soon!
I just started keto and randomly came across a video of yours on YouTube when I was looking for things to purchase at the supermarket. Well I have now discovered your fb,YouTube and website. You could say I have now hinged and stalked to high levels 😂😂 was so excited that you are 2 Aussie chicks and this will make my journey so much easier. I can’t wait to try your recipes including this one. Can I purchase pork rinds from a supermarket or some were I’d love to make these tonight lol
Thanks again such an inspiration ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely message. Happy to hear you like what we are doing. The pork rinds at the supermarket are going to be called pork crackles and they will work. You can find them with the beef jerky and the nobbys nuts at Coles and Woolworths
My partner and I have only recently started Keto and being newcomers it can all get a little overwhelming. I love you girls!!! Aussie Keto Chicks with a great website and fantastic recipes with ingredients that are easily accessible!! I follow you on you tube as well and love the supermarket hauls! We had these Tuna Patties tonight and they are absolutely delicious. Keep up the great work and thank you for making our journey into this lifestyle so much easier. Cazz xx
This comment made our day. Thank you so much. Glad you enjoy our recipes and videos.
Hi just wondering if they can be frozen either uncooked or cooked?
We have definitely frozen them cooked. I’m sure you can freeze them uncooked as well
I will make these. They sound so simple yet tasty. I’d like them with cole slaw.
The mushroom sauce was superb,
Can’t wait to hear what you think.
These are great. I did change 1 thing I didnt coat the patties with the pork crackle because I ate it
There is always that risk.
These were so yummy, definitely making them again.
Awesome Angie. Glad you liked it.
Love em.
Tried these tonight. They are yummy even my fussy 6yr old loved them
I have a funny feeling these are going to be a staple for you now.