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Delicious air fryer crab cakes served with dipping sauce on a plate.

Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Crispy and golden crab cakes made effortlessly in an air fryer, perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crab Cake Mixture
  • 1 pound crab meat Fresh is best, but canned or frozen can be used.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Cooking Oil
  • as needed Olive oil spray For spraying the air fryer basket and the crab cakes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, green onions, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Gently mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly spray the basket of the air fryer with olive oil.
  3. Place the crab cakes in the basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.
  4. Spray the tops of the crab cakes with olive oil.
  5. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce such as tartar sauce or lemon aioli.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze separated with parchment paper. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.