Air Fryer Crab Cakes — air-fryer-crab-cakes
Air Fryer Crab Cakes
These air fryer crab cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for a quick and delicious appetizer or main course.
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Add Breadcrumbs: Gently fold in breadcrumbs, green onions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties and place them on a plate.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 375°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cook Crab Cakes: Place crab cakes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 6 minutes.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the crab cakes and cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips
- Chill crab cakes for 30 minutes before air frying to help them hold their shape.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Serve with tartar sauce or lemon wedges for extra flavor.