Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Name: Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 crab cakes
Ingredients: 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crab meat; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Sriracha; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley; 3 green onions; ½ cup (54 g) plain Panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; Lemon wedges; tartar sauce

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 crab cakes
Calories
140 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer

Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Iris Hanson

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Air Fryer Crab Cakes are a blend of tender lump crab meat mixed with flavorful seasonings, formed into patties and cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer. For a citrusy zing, add freshly squeezed lemon juice and serve with tartar sauce. Pan-frying and oven instructions are also included.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crab meat, drained
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Sriracha
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
3 green onions, chopped
½ cup (54 g) plain Panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
tartar sauce, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Line the basket of your air fryer with parchment paper.
To a large bowl, add egg, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Sriracha, parsley, green onions, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Gently fold in the crab meat.
Using about ⅓ cup of mixture per patty, form into 6 patties that are about 3 inches in diameter.
Working in batches, place the patties into the basket of your air fryer*. Air fry at 350°F for 10 minutes, flipping the patties halfway through cooking.
Serve warm with lemon wedges and tartar sauce (optional).

Notes

*Frying and Baking Instructions
Frying Instructions:
To a large skillet over medium-low heat, add about 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Once hot, add the patties to the skillet in an even layer. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may have to work in batches.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, and then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Place the cooked patties on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
Baking Instructions:
To a large skillet over medium-low heat, add about 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Once hot, add the patties to the skillet in an even layer. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may have to work in batches.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, and then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Place the cooked patties on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place formed patties onto the lined baking sheet.
Bake 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.