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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Crispy Air Fryer Crab Cakes for Effortless Seafood Delight

Enjoy these delicious Air Fryer Crab Cakes, a healthy and easy seafood delight that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Mixture
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce for gluten-free
  • 1 dash Hot Sauce Adjust according to spice preference or omit
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper White pepper can be used instead
  • 1 pound Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Can substitute with lump crab or canned crab
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley Cilantro could be an alternative
For Frying
  • 1 tablespoon Canola Oil Vegetable oil or unsalted butter can be alternatives
  • Lemon Wedges For serving
  • Tartar Sauce For serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Air Fryer Crab Cakes
  1. Prepare the binder by whisking together the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until smooth.
  2. Combine the crab mixture by folding in the crabmeat and panko breadcrumbs, being careful to maintain some chunky crab.
  3. Incorporate the egg mixture into the crab mixture using a spatula, folding until just combined.
  4. Form the mixture into patties about 3 inches in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Fry the cakes in the air fryer preheated to 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Serve the crab cakes with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These crab cakes can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a light main dish, perfect for gatherings.

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