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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
These air fryer crab cakes are the perfect summertime dish! Great served on a bed of greens or stuffed onto a soft bun. Any way you eat these crab cakes you'll be sure to enjoy it! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 large crab cakes

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh lump crab meat
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. 
  • Next, add the breadcrumbs, seafood seasoning, and parsley. Mix to combine. 
  • Finally, fold in the lump crab meat making sure not to break it up too much! 
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray it lightly with olive oil spray. 
  • Divide the crab cakes into your choice of patties. For dinner-sized portions, divide the mixture into 4. For crab cake sliders or appetizers, divide the mixture into 8. 
  • Add as many crab cakes as will fit, making sure not to overcrowd the air fryer. 
  • Spray the tops of the crab cakes lightly with olive oil spray and air fry at 375 degrees F for 15-17 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Closer to 12-15 minutes for mini crab cakes. Internally crab cakes should reach 145 degrees F.
  • Garnish the crab cakes with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of sea salt. Serve as desired. 
  • I highly recommend enjoying these crab cakes on the same day they’re prepared as crab doesn’t store well. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 639mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer crab cakes, appetizer recipes, crab cakes, crab recipes, homemade crab cakes, seafood recipes
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