Easy Tuna Patty Recipe

Delicious and homemade, this easy tuna patty recipe is quick and easy to make. Packed with a generous amount of vegetables, they are a simple dinner meal idea.

These potato tuna patties are made without breadcrumbs, and can be eaten hot or cold, making them the perfect lunch box idea for school or work.

You can even make them bite sized and serve them as an easy party snack.

Step By Step Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the cooled cooked potatoes, drained canned tuna, capsicum, celery, carrot, corn kernels, spring onions, red onion, fresh parsley and salt.

Taste and adjust the seasoning before shaping into 18 large patties. Dip each patty into plain flour, then dunk into beaten egg and fry in a little olive oil until golden brown.

Recipe Tips

When making this easy tuna patty recipe, keep these tips and ideas in mind:

1. Steam the potatoes rather than boiling. I find that the potatoes don’t absorb as much water when steamed, as they do when boiled. If they have a high-water content the potatoes can be too soft making it hard to work with.
   
   
2. For steaming cut the potato into small even sized pieces, so that they cook at the same time.
   
   
3. Allow the cooked potatoes to cool to room temperature before mashing. Don’t add any butter, milk or eggs to the mixture.
   
   
4. We use two large cans of tuna one in oil and one in brine, however if you choose, you can use two cans of tuna in oil or two cans of tuna in brine. Just remember to drain the canned tuna very well.

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