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Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes

May 25, 2018 by officially gluten free 34 Comments

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These Keto & Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes are an inexpensive appetizer, side dish or meal. They’re loaded with Healthy Fats and Protein and can be thrown together in a few minutes with Items from your Pantry. I used Solid White Albacore Tuna, which is better quality but the recipe can be made with any canned tuna or salmon you have on hand.

Tuna Patties made in the waffle iron

 

How do you Make Low Carb Tuna Cakes in a Waffle Maker?

You’ll Love how easy these Keto Tuna Cakes are to make. First you drain the liquid off of the Tuna, then 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 very well combined.

Then preheat your waffle iron. Use the melted butter to coat the hot iron, then divid the tuna mixture into 6. Place a ball of the the tuna mixture onto the centre of the greased iron. Cook until golden Brown. Serve with a side of Dill Pickle Dip and Lemon.

How to make keto tuna patties in a waffle iron

 

WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?

The ketogenic diet (often called keto) is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares similarities to paleo, Whole30, and Atkins. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. When in ketosis, your body switches to burning fat for its primary fuel source.

On Keto, you’re supposed to get at least 70 percent of your calories from Fat, 15 to 25 percent from Protein, and 10 percent from Carbohydrates. You should avoid all grains, legumes, root vegetables, fruit, (except berries) and sugar.

Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes

Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes

I like making these Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes on a Hot Summer Day because the Waffle Iron doesn’t Heat up my House as much as using the Stove or Oven would. On really hot days, I’ve even plugged it in outside. It makes dinner time so easy and the best part is you’re family will absolutely love them. These crispy and satisfying fish cakes can be made ahead of time and then reheated in the oven or toaster oven. They can even be reheated in the waffle iron.

Are you looking for some more delicious Keto Recipes? You’re in luck! I have some of my families favourite recipes to share. Our absolute fav are these Keto Coconut Protein Pancakes. I love that they’re so easy and quick to make. Another one of our favourites, are these tasty Keto Strawberry French Toast Cups. They’re perfect for impressing brunch guests or for spoiling someone special.

low carb tuna patties made in a waffle maker

 

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.

Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes

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Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes

These Keto & Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes are an inexpensive appetizer, side dish or meal. They're loaded with Healthy Fats and Protein and can be thrown together in a few minutes with Items from your Pantry.
4.27 from 53 votes
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Course: Keto Gluten Free Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appetizer, gluten free, Keto, Low Carb
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Waffles
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Lyndsay Baker

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 GF Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Melted Butter
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Drain the liquid off of the Tuna, then 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 very well combined.
  • Preheat your waffle iron, then use the melted butter to coat the hot iron. Divid the tuna mixture into 6 and place each portion onto 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: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 16.4g | Fat: 9.8g

 

NUTRITIONAL INFO

  1 Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cake (without sauce) =  1 Serving

155 Calories | 9.8  g Fat | 0.2 g Carbs | 0 g Fibre | 16.4 g Protein

Note: Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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Other Keto Friendly/Low Carb Recipes:

If you love this Recipe for Low Carb Waffled Tuna Cakes, check out some of my other Keto Friendly Recipes Here:

  • Keto Chicken Quesadilla 
  • Fathead Sausage Rolls 
  • Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts
  • Low Carb Sour Cream and Chive Crackers 

 

 

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  1. C

    February 26, 2020 at 11:32 am

    What size cans of tuna?

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      February 26, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      I use 120 g cans of tuna

      Reply
  2. Donna Harrington

    February 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Can I use canned chicken instead of tuna?

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      February 27, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Yes you can.

      Reply
  3. Barbara

    February 28, 2020 at 9:13 am

    Can you use canned chicken?

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      February 28, 2020 at 9:14 am

      Yes, you can.

      Reply
  4. Heather

    June 3, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    Are the calories based on tuna packed in water or tuna packed in oil?

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      June 3, 2020 at 7:50 pm

      In water.

      Reply
  5. Mackenzie

    June 24, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    Can you make these without the pork rinds or substitute them with something?

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      June 24, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Yes, you can make them without. You can add a little almond or coconut flour instead too.

      Reply
  6. Tammy Moser

    October 10, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good❗️ Thank-you for the great recipe and dill pickle dip. I didn’t think about taking a photo but so pretty too. We had two each over a romaine leaf and feta sprinkled over the top.

    Reply
  7. Sylvia Parraz

    November 10, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Did you use a chaffle maker or a regular waffles iron?

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    • officially gluten free

      November 10, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      I used a regular waffle iron but a Chaffle maker would work too.

      Reply
  8. susan

    January 11, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    These are absolutely amazing!

    Thank you so very much for sharing

    Reply
  9. Georgia

    March 9, 2021 at 10:35 am

    I didn’t have any tuna so I prepared cod and some shrimp, followed directions and they turned out great. Love the recipe!

    Reply
  10. Vickie Schneider

    April 8, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    Can you use salmon?

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      April 8, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Yes, you can.

      Reply
  11. Sheryl

    April 8, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    Loved, loved, loved these! I didn’t have carbs all day, so I could use panko bread crumbs in this recipe (the husband refused to eat any more almond flour hahaha). He and our daughter also enjoyed them. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  12. Mary

    July 8, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    Can another ingredient be suitableed for pork rinds? I don’t eat pork.

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      July 8, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      You can just skip them all together or add a small amount of almond or coconut flour.

      Reply
  13. Clarissa Blanco

    January 6, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    Can these be reheated?

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      January 6, 2022 at 2:38 pm

      Yes they can.

      Reply
  14. Mary Kuran

    January 7, 2022 at 8:11 pm

    Can these be made with the flavored pouches of tuna?

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      January 7, 2022 at 8:34 pm

      Yes they can

      Reply
  15. Ella

    February 10, 2022 at 10:11 pm

    Great idea for easy lunches.

    Reply
  16. Ali

    February 16, 2022 at 6:29 pm

    Hi! Can you use anything to substitute for the egg? I’m on an AIP diet.

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      February 16, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      I think you could skip the egg altogether but if you find it’s a little to dry you could add a little more of the butter and mayonnaise.

      Reply
    • Cupcake Riot

      February 26, 2022 at 2:57 pm

      I’m allergic to egg so I’m going to try this with vegenaise and a flaxseed egg substitute. Good luck!

      Reply
  17. Linda

    March 9, 2022 at 1:28 pm

    Please could you tell me how you would recommend cooking these, if you don’t have a waffle iron. Thank you.

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      March 9, 2022 at 1:33 pm

      Hi Linda, I’d fry them in a frying pan with a little butter or cooking oil. You can bake them in the oven as well.

      Reply
      • Linda

        March 9, 2022 at 6:01 pm

        Thank you! Any instructions about oven temperature and time would also be appreciated…I don’t want to overcook them!
        PS Your recipe has already been highly recommended to me.

        Reply
  18. Karen

    September 7, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    These are delicious, definitely going to make again.

    Reply
  19. William R Carty

    November 4, 2022 at 10:50 am

    Can I make these with a can of oysters?

    Reply
    • officially gluten free

      November 4, 2022 at 10:53 am

      You could. I would finely chop them up first.

      Reply

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