For extra crispy crab cakes, lightly spray the outside of each cake with cooking oil before air frying. Fresh lump crabmeat is highly recommended for the best texture and flavor. However, you can use claw meat as a more budget-friendly alternative. Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and white pepper to suit your preferred level of spiciness. These crab cakes can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking. Serve these crab cakes with a side of coleslaw or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Air Fryer Cajun Crab Cakes
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING3 People
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VIEWS17
Experience the taste of Louisiana with these perfectly crisp and flavorful Cajun Crab Cakes, effortlessly cooked in your air fryer. This recipe yields three delectable cakes, ideal for a quick appetizer or light meal. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your liking!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate56 g
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Cholesterol147 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein14 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium1315 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat34 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C), following the manufacturer's instructions. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a mixing bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and white pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined. (3 minutes)
03
StepGently fold in the fresh lump crabmeat, being careful not to break up the lumps too much. (2 minutes)
04
StepUsing a biscuit cutter or your hands, form the mixture into three equal-sized crab cakes. Place each cake on a parchment round for easy transfer. (5 minutes)
05
StepCarefully transfer the crab cakes to the preheated air fryer basket. (1 minute)
06
StepCook in the air fryer for 6 minutes. Then, flip the crab cakes and continue cooking until they are golden brown and heated through, approximately 6 minutes more. (12 minutes)
07
StepServe the Cajun Crab Cakes immediately on brioche slider buns, topped with remoulade sauce to taste. Enjoy! (2 minutes)
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Colby Collins
Jun 20, 2025I doubled the recipe for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Lela Thiel
Jun 5, 2025The air fryer makes these crab cakes so crispy without all the added oil. Definitely a new favorite.
Billie Cassin
May 24, 2025These crab cakes were so easy to make and tasted amazing! The perfect amount of spice.
Bret Barrows
May 24, 2025I used gluten-free breadcrumbs and they turned out great!
Lafayette Goodwin
May 12, 2025The remoulade sauce really takes these crab cakes to the next level.