For the best flavor and texture, use high-quality lump crabmeat. Be gentle when mixing the crab mixture to avoid breaking up the lumps of crabmeat. Chilling the crab cakes before cooking helps them hold their shape and prevents them from falling apart in the air fryer. If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake these crab cakes in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Air Fryer Crab Cakes
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS9
Savor the taste of summer with these delectable air fryer crab cakes! Perfectly crisp on the outside, and tender and flavorful on the inside, these are a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional pan-fried crab cakes. Ready in minutes, they're ideal as an appetizer or a light meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate11 g
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Cholesterol136 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein28 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium937 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepGather all ingredients. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the finely chopped green onion and set aside. (5 minutes)
03
StepIn a medium bowl, gently break up the lump crabmeat with a fork, being careful not to shred it too finely. Add the milk, salt, and black pepper, tossing lightly to coat the crab. Add the crushed saltine crackers and baking powder, tossing gently to combine. Add the crab mixture to the egg mixture, gently stirring to combine without breaking apart the crab lumps. (10 minutes)
04
StepUsing a 1/3-cup measure, scoop the crab mixture and gently form into 8 equal-sized patties. Place the patties on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours, to allow them to firm up. (1 hour to 8 hours)
05
StepPreheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
06
StepLightly spray both sides of each crab cake with olive oil cooking spray. Carefully place the crab cakes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches. (5 minutes)
07
StepAir fry the crab cakes for 5 minutes. Gently flip them over and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. (10 minutes)
08
StepServe immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as a homemade aïoli or tartar sauce, and fresh lemon wedges.
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Danika Simonis
Jun 29, 2025I added a little bit of Old Bay seasoning and it enhanced the flavor. Will definitely make these again.
Jennifer Tremblay
Jun 29, 2025I was skeptical about air frying crab cakes, but these turned out perfectly crispy. I'll never make them any other way again!
Lexus Tillman
Jun 26, 2025The refrigeration step is crucial! It really helped the crab cakes hold their shape.
Ada Altenwerth
Jun 21, 2025My air fryer runs a little hot, so I reduced the cooking time by a couple of minutes. Keep an eye on them!
Edmund Ruecker
Jun 19, 2025I used Ritz crackers instead of saltines and they were fantastic!
Dean Lebsack
Jun 15, 2025These were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.