Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Air Fryer Crab Cakes prove that you don’t need a deep fryer to enjoy a crispy seafood favorite. They’re lighter, quicker, and every bit as satisfying as the traditional version.

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Air Fryer Crab Cakes: Crispy Perfection Without the Deep Fryer

There’s something irresistible about a perfectly cooked crab cake. Golden on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, and bursting with fresh seafood flavor. Thanks to the air fryer, you can enjoy that restaurant-quality texture with far less oil and none of the hassle of deep frying

With fresh crab, simple ingredients, and the convenience of an air fryer, this recipe is one you’ll return to whenever you’re craving coastal comfort food at home.

Serve your air fried crab cakes with:

• Lemon wedges
• Tartar sauce
• Garlic aioli
• Fresh garden salad
• Roasted asparagus
• Corn on the cob
• Sweet potato fries
• Butter Chive Red Potatoes

Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Air Fryer Crab Cakes prove that you don't need a deep fryer to enjoy a crispy seafood favorite. They're lighter, quicker, and every bit as satisfying as the traditional version.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 16 ounces lump crab meat I used Philip’s brand from Costco
• 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped
• Lemon wedges and tartar sauce for serving

Method

 

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the panko crumbs, egg and Worcestershire sauce, and let sit until the panko has absorbed the liquid.
2. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper to mixture then stir until smooth.
3. Gently fold the crab and green onions into the mayonnaise mixture and mix until well combined.
4. Using a large 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, create 8 equal-sized rounded portions and gently flatten them into ½-inch thick patties. Chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat the air fryer and spray the tops of the patties with a light misting of oil.
6. Place crab cakes in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 15 minutes at 370ºF, flip at the halfway mark.
7. Remove the crab cakes from the air fryer with a soft silicone flipper so as not to damage them and place them on a platter. Squeeze lemon over top and serve with tartar sauce.