How to Make Air Fryer Crab Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab cakes are a classic dish that can be found on menus at seafood restaurants and homes around the world. With their crispy exterior and moist, flavorful interior, crab cakes are a popular choice for anyone looking to indulge in a delicious seafood dish. While traditionally cooked in a pan or deep-fried, the air fryer offers a healthier and equally delicious alternative for cooking these delectable crab cakes.

By using an air fryer, you can achieve the same crispy texture on the out...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 11 saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 wedges lemon
  • olive oil cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 crab cakes

  • Combine beaten egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, seafood seasoning, and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl. Stir in green onion and set aside.
  • Place crabmeat in a medium bowl and break up with a fork. Add milk, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat. Add saltine crackers and baking powder; toss lightly to combine. Add to egg mixture, stirring gently and being careful not to break apart crab lumps.
  • Scoop crab with a 1/3-cup measure and form into 8 patties. Place patties on a plate, cover, and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spray crab cakes on both sides with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Turn crab cakes over gently and continue cooking until crispy brown, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 937mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 555mg