Description
These Air Fryer Crab Cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, made with lump crab meat and seasoned with Old Bay and fresh herbs. They are quick to prepare and cook in the air fryer, making a perfect appetizer or light meal with minimal oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Vegetables
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 1 stalk fresh celery, finely chopped
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer. Set your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat while you prepare the crab cake mixture.
- Mix wet ingredients and seasonings. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, celery, chives, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Fold in crab and breadcrumbs. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the lump crab meat and panko breadcrumbs into the wet mixture carefully, ensuring not to break up the crab meat too much. Mix just until combined.
- Form the crab cakes. Divide the mixture equally to form 4 patties. Spray the outside of each patty lightly with nonstick cooking spray to help achieve a golden crust.
- Air fry the crab cakes. Place the crab cakes in the basket of the air fryer in a single even layer. Cook for 14 to 16 minutes until the crab cakes are cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook them in batches.
Notes
- Use lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overmix to maintain the delicate texture of the crab.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these cakes can be baked at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes or pan-fried in a skillet with a small amount of oil.
- Serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or a spicy aioli for extra flavor.
