These Keto & Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes are a budget-friendly choice for an appetizer, side dish, or main course. Packed with healthy fats and protein, they can be quickly assembled using pantry staples. I opted for Solid White Albacore Tuna for its superior quality, but you can use any canned tuna or salmon you have available.
HOW DO YOU MAKE LOW CARB TUNA CAKES IN A WAFFLE MAKER?
You’ll love how simple it is to make these Keto Tuna Cakes. Start by draining the liquid from the tuna and adding it to a mixing bowl. Then, incorporate the egg, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, crushed pork rinds or breadcrumbs, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Next, preheat your waffle iron and coat it with melted butter. Divide the tuna mixture into six portions, placing each ball in the center of the greased iron. Cook until the cakes are golden brown. Serve with a side of dill pickle dip and a lemon wedge.
STEPS TO MAKE LOW CARB TUNA CRACKERS
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cans chunk tuna
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds or gluten-free bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Drain the liquid from the tuna and add it to a mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, crushed pork rinds or bread crumbs, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat your waffle iron and coat it with melted butter.
- Divide the tuna mixture into 6 portions and place each portion in the greased iron.
- Cook until golden brown.
- Serve with a side of dill pickle dip and lemon.
This recipe makes 6 low-carb waffled tuna cakes.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
- Protein: 16.4 g
- Fat: 9.8 g
RECIPE NOTES
- Almond or coconut flour can be used in place of the pork rinds if preferred. Just note that pork rinds don’t have any carbs. If using flour instead the carb count will go up.
- The tuna cakes can be cooked in a frying pan or in the oven instead of the waffle iron.
- The canned tuna can be switched out for canned chicken, crab or salmon.
