Crispy 30-Minute Best Air Fryer Crab Cakes You’ll Crave
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Crispy, golden crab cakes made easily in an air fryer with minimal oil and maximum flavor.
- Author: Oscar
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 crab cakes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 lb crab meat, drained
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a bowl, mix crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape mixture into 6 evenly sized patties.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place crab cakes in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges or tartar sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat for best results.
- Don’t overmix the crab mixture to keep cakes tender.
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray crab cakes with oil before air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg