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    Keto Tuna Cakes with Greek Yogurt Sriracha Aioli

    Feb 25, 2022 ·

    Move over crab cakes, there's a new fish in town! These keto tuna cakes with greek yogurt sriracha aioli are gluten free and so easy to make they are the perfect inexpensive (since we make them with canned tuna), quick, and healthy meal. Plus, the sriracha aioli makes them extra delicious. Give these crispy tuna cakes a try and you'll be hooked!

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    above photo of tuna cakes with Sriracha Aioli and lime as garnish on a gray plate

    Keto Tuna Cakes with Sriracha Aiol

    Keto is great for losing weight, but it's not just about the diet. I know finding gluten-free recipes can be a challenge and that's why I also love this recipe for those who have gluten sensitivities or celiac disease not just those on the keto diet. I've always loved the taste of tuna and this recipe delivers that same great flavor with gluten-free bread crumbs or almond flour as an alternative to regular bread crumbs. You can choose whichever you prefer, they'll work just fine in binding together these cakes.

    close up above photo of all ingredients including tuna in a bowl all sitting on a cutting board

    Ingredients For Keto Tuna Cakes

    • Solid White Albacore Tuna In Qater - I like to use the soild albacore tuna for these cakes also you want one that’s packed in water because you need to drain the tuna of any moisture.
    • Eggs - Large eggs work best.
    • Plain Greek Yogurt - for a little flavor and to help bind everthing together.
    • Lemon Juice -  freshly squeezed is the best for the fresh flavor. 
    • Cilantro - use fresh cilantro for the most aroma. 
    • Almond Flour or Gluten Free Bread Crumbs - you can use whichever you prefer.
    • Onion - A yellow onion works best, as it has a delicate sweetness to it that compliments the other flavors perfectly.
    • jalapeno – leave jalapeno seeds in for more spicy or take seeds out for less spice.
    • Salt - to taste
    • Pepper
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    close up above photo of ingredients for Sriracha Aioli

    Ingredients for Sriracha Aioli Sauce

    • Sriracha - For a spicy, sweet, and tangy flavor
    • Plain Greek Yogurt - Instead of mayo we are using yogurt to make it healthy and add more protien
    • Lemon Juice
    Sriracha Aioli in a bowl with hot sauce and lemons around it and small whisk

    How To Make Sriracha Aioli Sauce

    I love Sriracha sauce and use it often for a little heat, usually preferring the taste over most other hot sauces.

    The lemon and Greek yogurt tone some of the spice down so you end up with a sweet tangy flavor that pairs excellently with these keto tuna cakes!  You can adjust how much spiciness you want in your sauce by simply adjusting amounts according to preference- just remember that less is more, so start out with a small amount. 🙂

    ingredients for Sriracha Aioli in a bowl with a small whisk
    Sriracha Aioli in a bowl with squeezed lemons in the background

    Before you make your salmon cakes you can make this sauce by adding greek yogurt, sriracha, and lemon juice in a small bowl and mix with a small whish or fork until combined.

    tuna fish in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients around them

    How To Make Gluten Free Keto Tuna Cakes

    We use canned tuna fish, which is very cost-efficient plus you can make them quickly, making these tuna cakes the perfect healthy busy weeknight meal! They are cooked up in a skillet to make them the perfect crispy tuna cakes.

    I used solid white canned albacore tuna in these tuna cakes you can use regular tuna but the texture of the solid white canned tuna is will taste a bit better.

    tuna in a colander
    close up of tuna in a bowl

    First, drain your canned tuna in a colander until all the water is out and the tuna is as dry as possible.

    onions on a cutting board with a knife
    diced up jalapenos on a wood cutting board with a knife
    chopped cilantro on a wood cutting board with a measuring cup and knife

    While the canned tuna is draining dice up the onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. If you are one of the unfortunate people that cilantro tastes like soap to then you can use flat-leaf parsley.

    all the ingredients for tuna cakes in a bowl
    bowl of ingredient's with bread crumbs being poured in from a wood measuring cup
    ingredients for tuna cakes in a blue bowl with a wood measuring spoon putting in the yogurt

    Add the onion, jalapeno, cilantro, almond flour, and plain greek yogurt to the bowl with the canned tuna fish.

    tuna cake ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon
    close up of tuna cake mixture in a bowl

    Add in the eggs, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and stir until all the ingredients are combined.

    plate of tuna cakes on a wood plate with a empty bowl and measuring cut next to it
    tuna cakes made into patties on a wood plate

    Using about ⅓ cup of mixture per patty shape into 6-8 patties. Stack patties on a plate or baking sheet.

    above photo of uncooked tuna cakes in a pan
    tuna cakes cooking in a pan

    Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, fry patties for about 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.

    close up above horizonal photo of tuna cakes placed on a plate

    TUNA CAKES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Are Tuna Cakes Healthy?

    Not all tuna cakes are healthy, some have bread crumbs in them with a mayo-based dipping sauce which makes them higher in carbs and fat. In this tuna cake recipe, we use lighter ingredients to make it much more healthy. We replaced the usual bread crumbs with almond flour or gluten free bread crumbs and the sauce on top is made of plain greek yogurt.

    Can I Make These Tuna Cakes In The Air Fryer?

    Yes, you can make these gluten free tuna cakes in the air fryer. The flavor is the same but I found that the texture is a little off and they were a bit dryer, they were still good not to overly dry but frying them tastes better and it's pretty quick.

    If you want to use the air fryer to cook these in the air fryer spray or brush the top of tuna cakes with oil. Cook them in the air fryer at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Spray the tops again after you flip the patties.

    tuna patties on a gray plate with a dollop of Sriracha Aioli and a lime

    What To Serve With Keto Tuna Cakes

    These tuna cakes can be eaten in so many different ways, you can have them as an appetizer or your main dish. I usually serve them with my healthy mango coleslaw or my oven-roasted asparagus with parmesan but they also go really well over a salad. You can even make tuna cake burger sliders with them so the options are endless.

    Storing And Reheating Keto Tuna Cakes

    You should store these tuna cakes in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. For the best taste reheat them in a frying pan with a little olive oil until heated through and crispy on the outside again.

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    Keto Tuna Cakes with Greek Yogurt Sriracha Aioli

    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer, dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people

    Ingredients
      

    Keto Tuna Cakes

    • 24 oz Solid White Albacore Tuna
    • 2 large Eggs
    • ⅓ cup Almond Flour
    • ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
    • ½ medium Onion
    • 2 Jalapeno Peppers
    • 3 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • 4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro You can substitute flat leave parsley

    Greek Yogurt Sriracha Aioli

    • 1 ½ tablespoon Sriracha
    • ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
    • ½ Lemon, Juiced

    Instructions
     

    Sriracha Aioli Recipe

    • In a small boil combine all ingredients for aioli and mix with a small whisk or a fork until blended.

    Keto Tuna Cakes

    • Drain the canned tuna in a colander until all the water is out and the tuna is as dry as possible.
    • While the canned tuna is draining dice up the onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. If cilantro isn't fot you then you can use flat-leaf parsley.
    • Add the onion, jalapeno, cilantro, almond flour, and plain greek yogurt to the bowl with the canned tuna fish. Mix to combine.
    • Add in the eggs, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and stir until all the ingredients are combined.
    • Using about ⅓ cup of mixture per patty shape into 6-8 patties. Stack patties on a plate or baking sheet.
    • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, fry patties for about 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
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    1. Jennifer says

      March 14, 2022 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      These tuna cakes were so good! I made them in a whim because I had all the ingredients and they turned out better then expected! Thanks for the recipe!

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