Air Fryer Crab Cakes Recipe
These Air Fryer Crab Cakes are a breeze to make and deliver a perfect balance of flavor and texture. With a crispy exterior and tender interior, they make for a delightful appetizer or main course. Using lump crab meat and a blend of seasonings, these crab cakes are a seafood lover’s dream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 crab cakes 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Additional:
- olive oil spray or cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Mix gently.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 6 patties and chill for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F.
- Air Fry: Spray crab cakes with oil, air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with desired sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.
- You can freeze uncooked patties—add 2–3 minutes if cooking from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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