Air Fryer Crab Cakes

These Maryland-style Air Fryer Crab Cakes are easy to make and done in 15-minutes! A showstopper of an appetizer packed with fresh crab meat that will delight your guests. These can be made ahead and cooked just when you need them.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings pieces

Calories 141.81kcal

Author Tina

Equipment

1 Air Fryer
1 Tongs

Ingredients

8 ounces crab lump meat
1 egg white
¼ cup bread crumbs can substitute with crushed pork rinds for a keto diet
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon parsley
½ tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
2 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard can also use yellow mustard

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Instructions

Combine all the ingredients into a medium-sized bowl.
Stir all the ingredients together.
Form the mixture into four patties. Be careful not to overwork the mixture as this will make the crab dense and it may fall apart.
Add the crab cakes to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 370 degrees for 5 minutes.
Flip halfway through the cooking time, and cook an additional 5 minutes at the same temperature.
Cook the crab cakes until they are a golden brown.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. Reheat in either the microwave or air fryer. To reheat in the air fryer just cook at 370-degrees for a minute or two.
Crab cakes can be frozen cooked or uncooked. Wrap each crab cake in plastic wrap, and then freeze for up to one month. Defrost in the refrigerator.

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Notes

Buy high-quality crab meat! The crab is the star of the show and big chunks of fresh crab are a signature quality of this dish. Make sure the crab is chilled before using.

This Air Fryer Crab Cake is a classic Maryland-style crab cake but don't be afraid to experiment. You can add finely diced green pepper or green onion to the mixture for something different. You can also play around with the spices to turn up the heat.

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