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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Panko-crusted crab cakes made with crab meat, fresh vegetables and flavorful seasonings, then air fried until perfectly golden.
Calories 682kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • tablespoons mayonnaise
  • teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 18 ounces lump crab meat drained½ cup Panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Prepare your air fryer basket by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying it with cooking oil.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, celery, and parsley.  Mix well.
  • Break crab meat into small pieces and add it to the mixture with panko.  Stir well.
  • Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Form mixture into 6 equal cakes and place them in your prepared air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 370ºF for 8-10 minutes or until cakes turn golden brown.  No need to flip while cooking.

Notes

  • This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. Keep in the fridge until ready to cook. Then let come up to room temperature before air frying!
  • Be sure not to over mix as it may make your crab cake too dense. 
  • Try adding a side of tartar sauce, lemon butter, creamy remoulade or chipotle sauce for additional flavor. 

Nutrition

Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 94g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 5231mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 4mg