Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Turn fresh crab meat into the most juicy, delicious, golden brown crab cakes using the air fryer! Air Fryer Crab Cakes are easy to make, packed with flavor, and make the perfect appetizer or seafood lover's dinner.
crab cakes
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt omit if your breadcrumbs are already salted
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely diced
- 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley finely chopped
- 1 lb jumbo lump crab
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add together the mayonnaise, egg, stone ground mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, salt, red bell pepper, and parsley. Mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the crab and panko breadcrumbs, mixing until combined.
- Form the crab mixture into 8 patties. Place the patties on a plate and cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the crab cakes in an air fryer basket greased with nonstick cooking spray. Spray the tops of the crab cakes with additional cooking spray.
- Air fry at 370°F/190°C for about 12-14 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- This recipe is easily made gluten free by substituting gluten free panko breadcrumbs.
- For best results use fresh crab meat that you find in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. This recipe will not be nearly as delicious with canned crab or imitation crab meat.
- Enjoy right away, or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.