Asian-Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo (Printable)

Crispy pan-fried tuna cakes with Asian seasonings and zesty mayo drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ Tuna Cakes

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→ Spicy Mayo

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→ Garnish

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# How to Make It:

01 - Separate and finely chop the green onions, reserving the green tops for garnish. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish for coating.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
03 - In a large bowl, combine drained flaked tuna, white parts of green onions, egg, soy sauce, arrowroot, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly blended and mixture holds together.
04 - Shape the mixture into 9 small patties about 2 inches wide. Lightly coat each patty in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a blend of avocado oil and sesame oil. Fry tuna cakes in batches, 2 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
06 - Arrange tuna cakes on a serving plate. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

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  • Crispy golden outside with tender flavorful inside in just 25 minutes
  • Way more budget friendly than restaurant versions but tastes even better
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  • Crowding the pan makes everything soggy so cook in batches and give each cake space
  • Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes in the fridge if it feels too sticky to form into patties
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  • Press the breadcrumbs on firmly or they will fall off while cooking
  • Let the cooked cakes rest for 2 minutes before serving so they hold their shape
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