Air Fryer Crab Cakes is made with lump crabmeat, panko breadcrumbs, 1 egg, mayonnaise; air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 220 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Gently fold crabmeat with panko, egg, mayo, mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, and parsley. Don't overmix — you want chunks of crab.
- 2
Form into 8 patties. Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.
- 3
Spray patties on all sides with cooking spray.
- 4
Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping gently halfway, until golden brown.
- 5
Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce or remoulade, and mixed greens.
Tip: The less filler, the better the crab cake. Lump crabmeat is worth the splurge — imitation crab won't give you the same result. Chilling before cooking is essential or they fall apart. Be gentle when mixing — you want big pieces of crab visible.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~15 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🌡️Concentrated heat circulation produces even browning and a crispier crust than a full-size oven.
- 🌊Gentle, even heat cooks fish through without drying it out — no flipping required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Crab Cakes at 375°F for 10 minutes. The less filler, the better the crab cake. Lump crabmeat is worth the splurge — imitation crab won't give you the same result. Chilling before cooking is essential or they fall apart. Be gentle when mixing — you want big pieces of crab visible.
You need: 1 lb lump crabmeat, picked through for shells, 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, Cooking spray, Lemon wedges, Tartar sauce or remoulade, Mixed greens. This recipe serves 4 with 220 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Crab Cakes takes 10 minutes total at 375°F. Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce or remoulade, and mixed greens.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 10 minutes at 375°F.
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