Potato Tuna Patties

Potato Tuna Patties

Easy, quick recipe for potato tuna patties with simple ingredients everybody will love. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner or even as appetizer.

Ingredients

  • potatoes

    , boiled with their skin on and chilled

    10 oz
  • tuna in oil

    , drained

    1 can
  • corn kernels
    ½ c
  • spring onions

    , chopped

    2
  • egg
    1
  • lemon zest from
    1
  • breadcrumbs
    ½ c
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • breadcrumbs

    , for coating

    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Mash the potatoes using a potato masher.

  2. 2

    Add the tuna flakes and mix with a fork.

  3. 3

    Add corn kernels, chopped spring onions, egg and breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Finally add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Divide mixture into 12 portions. Shape them into patties. Place breadcrumbs on a plate and add the patties to coat.

  6. 6

    Heat oil over medium high heat in a nonstick pan. Cook patties for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the patties to a plate lined with paper towel to remove excess oil. Clean the pan with a paper towel and repeat until all patties are done.

  7. 7

    Serve with your favorite salad, and sauce. We served it with our homemade chilli jam.

Potato Tuna Patties

Potato Tuna Patties

5.0(1)89 cal

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About this Recipe

Looking for an incredibly versatile dish that's quick to make and loved by everyone? These easy Potato Tuna Patties are your answer, effortlessly transitioning from a satisfying breakfast to a hearty dinner or even a delightful appetizer.

What makes these potato tuna patties truly special is their blend of simple, pantry-friendly ingredients with a comforting, familiar taste. The genius lies in combining fluffy boiled potatoes with savory tuna, creating a base that’s both tender and full of flavor. With just a few fresh additions, you get a dish that's surprisingly easy to achieve and universally appealing.

Prepare for a delightful experience with every bite. You'll find these tuna cakes offer a lovely contrast: a wonderfully crispy exterior thanks to the breadcrumb coating, giving way to a tender, flavorful interior. The subtle brightness of lemon zest cuts through the richness, while sweet corn kernels add a pop of texture. Fresh spring onions provide a gentle oniony bite, ensuring each of these potato tuna patties is a perfectly balanced mouthful. With just 89 calories per serving, they're a surprisingly light yet satisfying option that appeals to all ages.

These potato tuna cakes are incredibly forgiving, making them ideal for adapting to your pantry or preferences. Not a fan of corn? You can easily omit it for a simpler patty. For a different aromatic, a touch of finely minced parsley could replace some of the spring onions. While the recipe specifies tuna in oil, you can use tuna in water if that's what you have on hand, just ensure it's very well drained before mixing.

Serve these delightful tuna patties warm, perhaps with an extra squeeze of fresh lemon, making them perfect for family meals or as an impressive starter for guests.

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