Description
These Air Fryer Crab Cakes are a quick and delicious seafood dish that combines fresh crab meat with flavorful ingredients, resulting in a crispy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped green onions.
- Gently fold the ingredients together to avoid breaking the crab meat.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the crab cake mixture for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Form the chilled mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Place the crab cakes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching.
- Cook the crab cakes in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the crab cakes from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or garnish.
Notes
- Chilling the crab cake mixture is crucial for achieving a perfect crisp in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: crab cakes, air fryer, seafood, healthy, quick meal