Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Air Fryer Crab Cakes are a blend of tender lump crab meat mixed with flavorful seasonings, formed into patties and cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer. For a citrusy zing, add freshly squeezed lemon juice and serve with tartar sauce. Pan-frying and oven instructions are also included.
Servings: 6 crab cakes
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crab meat, drained
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup (54 g) plain Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
- tartar sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Line the basket of your air fryer with parchment paper.
- To a large bowl, add egg, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Sriracha, parsley, green onions, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the crab meat.
- Using about ⅓ cup of mixture per patty, form into 6 patties that are about 3 inches in diameter.
- Working in batches, place the patties into the basket of your air fryer*. Air fry at 350°F for 10 minutes, flipping the patties halfway through cooking.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and tartar sauce (optional).
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Notes
*Frying and Baking Instructions
Frying Instructions:
- To a large skillet over medium-low heat, add about 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
- Once hot, add the patties to the skillet in an even layer. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may have to work in batches.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, and then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Place the cooked patties on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place formed patties onto the lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
Serving: 1crab cake | Calories: 140kcal