Description
Delicious and crispy crab cakes made effortlessly in an air fryer, perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the crab cakes in the basket in a single layer, making sure they do not touch.
- Spray the tops of the crab cakes lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped herbs like parsley or dill to the mixture.
- Ensure the crab meat is well-drained to avoid soggy cakes.
- These crab cakes can be frozen before cooking for a quick meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Crab Cakes, Crab Cakes, Air Fryer Recipes, Seafood Appetizers