Spicy Tuna Cakes Sriracha Mayo (Printable)
Golden crispy tuna cakes packed with zesty spices, served with creamy tangy sriracha mayo dipping sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Tuna Cakes
01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
04 - 1/4 cup finely diced green onions
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
06 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
→ Sriracha Mayo
15 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
16 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
17 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
18 - Pinch of salt
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, eggs, mayonnaise, sriracha, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into compact patties.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry the tuna cakes in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
04 - Stir together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to make the sriracha mayo.
05 - Serve the tuna cakes hot, drizzled or dipped with sriracha mayo.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sriracha mayo will make you want to put it on everything else you cook
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent way more effort
02 -
- Overmixing makes dense cakes, fold until just combined for the lightest texture
- Letting the mixture rest for 10 minutes before shaping helps patties hold together better
03 -
- Pat the tuna cakes dry with paper towels before frying for the crispiest exterior
- Let them rest for a couple minutes after cooking so the insides set slightly