Chicken Fried Tuna Cakes

Chicken Fried Tuna Cakes are a dish made by combining canned tuna with eggs, breadcrumbs, sundried tomatoes and spices to make a patty or cake. The cakes are fried until crispy and golden-brown, and served with a sauce or and a side. The term “chicken-fried” refers to a cooking method where the food is fried in a manner that mimics fried chicken, typically involving breading and frying in hot oil.

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Chicken Fried Tuna Cakes

Recipe by Recipe CookCourse: Dinner, LunchDifficulty: Beginner

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• 2-7 oz. cans tuna well-drained

• 2 tbsp. cream cheese softened

• 2 tbsp. italian breadcrumbs

• 6 small chopped sun-dried tomato halves in jar with liquid

• 1 tsp. powdered mustard

• dash red pepper sauce

• 1 egg beaten

• cornmeal or flour

Directions

• Combine ingredients in a bowl.
• Form mixture into 6-8 thin cakes depending on size. Dip in flour until coated on both sides.
• Fry in oil until golden brown on each side for 3-5 minutes or until done.
• Serve with salsa, hot sauce or ranch dressing.