Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Crisp, golden crab cakes made in the air fryer with quick tartar sauce. Works with canned or fresh crab, perfect for appetizers or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 27 min
- Yield: 6 crab cakes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Form into 6 equal-sized patties.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place crab cakes in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve with tartar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray crab cakes with oil before air frying.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://gourmetgaze.com/air-fryer-crab-cakes-recipe/