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Easy Tuna Cake Sliders

★★★★★ 12 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin1/21/22

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easy tuna cake sliders
easy tuna cake sliders

Try something new with these delicious and Easy Tuna Cake Sliders made with breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt, green onion, garlic, and a delicious homemade aioli sauce.

tuna sliders

The most delicious and easy tuna sliders recipe

Do you ever find yourself falling into a routine of eating the same meals over and over again? I think that happens to all of us from time to time. And sometimes it can be pretty hard to find the cooking creativity that you’re missing!

But with these easy tuna cake sliders, it’s simple to try something new again. These sliders are a quick and easy meal that come together in about 15 minutes and are made with a tasty combo of tuna, garlic, soy sauce, and more. We finish them off with an incredible sriracha and lemon juice aioli for the perfect flavor pairing!

tuna sliders

Ingredients in easy tuna cake sliders

For the sliders themselves we will use a combination of tuna, breadcrumbs, egg, yogurt, and more. We’ll place the patties atop slider buns and top with a delicious yogurt and lemon juice aioli and lettuce!

Sliders

  • Tuna: Start things off with 2 4oz cans of tuna. Use your favorite brand!
  • Egg: We will use 1 egg in the mix to help all of the ingredients bind together.
  • Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs add texture and subtle flavor!
  • Greek yogurt: Include 1/4 cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt. This helps to form delicious, juicy patties.
  • Green onion: Add 2 tbsp of chopped green onion for flavor.
  • Soy sauce: Do the same with 2 tbsp of soy sauce! The salty taste is to die for in these tuna patties.
  • Garlic: Season things up with 1 clove of minced garlic.
  • Avocado oil: 2 tbsp of avocado oil will be used to cook the patties on the stove.
  • Buns: Use slider buns to assemble the patties. The number you need will depend on how many patties you make.
  • Lettuce: Finally, wash and set aside 1-2 pieces of lettuce per slider.

Aioli

  • Greek yogurt: The aioli uses a base of 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt.
  • Sriracha: We’ll flavor it up and add a bit of heat with 1 tbsp of sriracha.
  • Lemon juice: Include 1 tsp of lemon juice for a subtle tanginess.
  • Salt: Last but not least, finish off the sauce with a pinch of salt.
making tuna sliders
making aioli

Tools needed to make these tuna sliders

This recipe requires 7 main cooking tools along with 4 measuring cups. You will need (in this order) a large mixing bowl, a fork, a stirring utensil, a pan, a spatula, a small mixing bowl, and a whisk. For measuring, you will need 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, and 1/2 cup.

How to make this easy tuna cake sliders recipe

Ready for a quick 10-15 minute meal? Tuna sliders will be ready in no time. Just mix the ingredients, form the patties, cook each patty for 3-4 minutes, and enjoy!

In a large mixing bowl, add the tuna and break it up with a fork.

Mix in the Greek yogurt, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.

Then, form the mix into patties.

Cook the patties on medium-high heat with avocado oil for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach a golden brown color.

While the patties cook, whisk together the aioli ingredients.

Add the patties to a bun and top with the aioli and lettuce.

Benefits of tuna

When it comes to seafood, tuna is a pretty powerful option nutrition-wise. We know fish supplies omega-3 fatty acids, but tuna also provides Vitamin B-12, iron, Vitamin B-6, magnesium, and potassium!

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Recipe Tips

How big should the patties be?
The patties can be whatever size you’d like! I like to make them about 1/3 the size of a regular burger so they’re more “slider” style.

What else can I add to the sliders?
Cheese is a common addition, as is chopped celery mixed into the patties!

Can I use something besides Greek yogurt?
Aioli is commonly made with either mayo or mustard, which means that either of those two ingredients can work. If trying an alternative, I recommend playing around with the measurements, as 1/4 cup of mustard will likely be too much for the flavor.

Tuna cake pairing options

When it comes to serving tuna sliders, the side and pairing options are endless. You can add a bit of greens to the meal with a tasty side salad (like this Zucchini Noodle Caprese Salad), or you can go the cooked veggie route with these Garlic Sesame Green Beans. And there are always fries!

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Can’t get enough of the benefits tuna has to offer? Try these recipes! The tuna pasta salad is delicious, and the Mediterranean salad is to die for! I also threw in another incredible tuna patty idea.

  • Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
  • Mediterranean Tuna Salad
  • Easy Tuna Patties with Spicy Aioli

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photography by Moriah Sawtelle

tuna sliders
tuna sliders
★★★★★ 5 from 12 reviews

Easy Tuna Cake Sliders

Try something new with these delicious and Easy Tuna Cake Sliders made with breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt, green onion, garlic, and a delicious homemade aioli sauce.

Prep: 10Cook: 10Total: 20 minutes
Yield 8 patties 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 4oz cans tuna
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • slider buns
  • lettuce

Aioli:

  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add tuna and break up with fork.
  2. Mix in Greek yogurt, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.
  3. Form into patties.
  4. Cook on medium-high heat in avocado oil for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  5. While cooking, whisk together all aioli ingredients. Top patties with aioli and add to bun with lettuce. Enjoy!
Author: ErinCategory: lunch, meal prep, appetizerMethod: stovetopCuisine: AmericanDiet: Vegetarian
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  1. Maura says

    Posted on 10/12 at 12:29 pm

    Love this recipe! I usually make them according to the recipe but tried it in the air fryer the other day and it was so so crispy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/12 at 5:29 pm

      Hi Maura, so happy you loved them!!

      Reply
  2. Laura Lee says

    Posted on 10/8 at 7:12 pm

    So good! The whole family, including the two year old, love these! Such great flavor and so easy.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/9 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Laura Lee, so happy everyone loved them so much! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kristina says

    Posted on 9/5 at 10:14 am

    trying this one tonight!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/5 at 12:47 pm

      Hi Kristina, let me know how they come out!

      Reply
  4. Andrea says

    Posted on 3/20 at 9:25 am

    These are now a staple in our house! Most nights that I ask my partner what he wants for dinner, he says “….tuna patties 🥺.”

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/21 at 1:44 pm

      Hi Andrea, so glad you liked them!!

      Reply
  5. Karen F FitzGerald says

    Posted on 2/16 at 12:15 pm

    I made these as part of my meal prep for the week. These get better when they sit for a day or two. Yummy reheated for lunch .

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/16 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Karen, so glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  6. Catherine says

    Posted on 2/16 at 8:26 am

    Loved this recipe!! So easy to make and so tasty! I try to go meatless one day a week and will def be adding this into my rotation.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/16 at 4:12 pm

      Hi Catherine, so glad you loved them and great idea!!

      Reply
  7. Angela says

    Posted on 2/3 at 6:46 pm

    These are being added to the rotation of your delicious recipes!! So quick and easy to make… and fun to personalize. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/4 at 2:50 pm

      Hi Angela, so glad you loved them! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Steph says

    Posted on 1/27 at 10:11 pm

    These were really good! Excellent flavor and texture. I doubled the recipe and ate them with salad for lunch.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/28 at 8:07 pm

      Hi Steph, so glad you enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
    • Andrea says

      Posted on 3/20 at 9:24 am

      These are now a staple in our house! Most nights that I ask my partner what he wants for dinner, he says “….tuna patties 🥺.”

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 3/21 at 1:43 pm

        Hi Andrea, so happy you both loved them!

    • Beckie maddox says

      Posted on 5/4 at 8:44 pm

      So great! We just ate them as is and not as a slider . So good! Don’t miss the sauce! It adds a nice kick to the sliders. Another winner from Erin

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 5/5 at 4:50 pm

        Hi Beckie, so happy you loved them so much! 🙂

  9. Kate says

    Posted on 1/26 at 7:25 am

    So good! I’ve made Erin’s other tuna patties several times and these were a tasty change up. Will definitely make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/26 at 12:08 pm

      Hi Kate, so happy you loved the sliders! 🙂

      Reply
  10. CAITLIN Wilson says

    Posted on 1/25 at 12:22 pm

    Easy and delicious! Great quick lunch option! Question is the nutrition info for just the patty or for the patty with the yogurt dip? Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/25 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Caitlin, so glad you loved them, and the nutrition facts do include the aioli!

      Reply

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