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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Name: Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

4.7(2)

10 min

Time

375°F

Temp

220 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Crab Cakes

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

Serving

Lemon wedges

Tartar sauce or remoulade

Mixed greens

Equipment

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.

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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.

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