Air Fryer Crab Cakes: Juicy Bites You’ll Crave Every Time
Discover the perfect recipe for Air Fryer Crab Cakes that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently mix until well combined, being careful not to break up the crab meat.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the crab cakes in the basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- These crab cakes can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- For a spicier version, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Crab Cakes