Jalapeno Tuna Fritters

Last Updated on April 25, 2022

Quick and easy jalapeno tuna fritters are the perfect lunch prep for the week! Toss them over a salad, or serve them with an easy dill yogurt sauce for a delicious balanced meal.

Jalapeno Tuna Fritters

Canned tuna is one of my pantry staples since it’s an easy source of protein during the week. Normally I like to flake it over a salad, but when I have a little extra time I love throwing together these Jalapeno Tuna Fritters.

These patties are protein packed and filled with flavor, and are delicious as a snack during the day.

Tuna fritters are a great make-ahead option for busy weeks. You can even serve them as an appetizer for when you have guests over.

When I have a ton of recipes to test, I love having quick, nourishing foods that are ready to eat in the fridge to simplify my meals. I’ll usually throw one or two of these patties over a large salad and call it lunch! They’re so simple to make, and easily customizable.

What you’ll need to made these jalapeno tuna patties: 

• canned tuna- I prefer mine in water, and usually go for solid white albacore tuna
• cassava flour- you can use oat flour or all-purpose flour instead, or substitute your favorite breadcrumbs
• eggs
• mayo
• scallions and jalapeno pepper
• fresh parsley
• garlic powder, salt & pepper!

The fresh yogurt dill sauce pairs so well with the spicy burgers. It’s fresh and zesty, and the perfect yogurt dip to serve as a side for veggies too!

This recipe is quick and easy, and truly the perfect work week lunch. You guys are going to love it!

Other make ahead recipes to try:

Easy Pasta Salad

Black Bean and Veggie Burritos

Spinach & White Bean Burgers

Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins

Jalapeno Tuna Fritters

5 from 1 vote

Course: Main

Servings

5-6

fritters

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cans 2 tuna in water, drained (10 oz)

• 2 2 scallions, chopped

• 1 1 jalapeno, chopped

• 1/4 1/4 red onion, chopped

• 1 1 egg

• 2 tbsp 2 mayo

• 1/3 cup 1/3 cassava flour, or substitute oat or
  all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup 1/4 parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp 1 garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 salt

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 black pepper

• Olive oil, to pan fry

• Yogurt Dill Sauce

• 1/3 cup 1/3 Greek yogurt

• 1 clove 1 garlic, crushed

• 1 tbsp 1 fresh chopped dill

• 1 tbsp 1 lemon juice

• Pinch salt

• Olive oil, to top

Directions

• Flake the tuna in a large bowl then add in the egg, mayo, scallions, onion, jalapeno and spices. Mix until well combined.
• Add in the cassava flour and mix well.
• Heat a large skillet with 1-2 tbsp of oil on medium heat. Form about 5 patties with the tuna mixture, squeezing them well between your palms.
• Pan-fry each side for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, you can bake them on 375 F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
• While the tuna fritters cook, combine the yogurt dill sauce together in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the top before serving.
• Serve fresh over your tuna fritters. Leftovers will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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