In a bowl, whisk egg, lemon zest, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika, cayenne, and pepper.
Add salmon, breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, sour cream, and flour. Mix gently with a fork until just combined.
Form mixture into ¼-cup patties (about ½-inch thick). Chill on a lined baking sheet for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 4–6 minutes per side until golden.
Id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Transfer patties to baking sheet and bake for 4–6 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
“instruction-step-6″>6. Serve with optional sauce or tartar.
