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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

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! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 large crab cakes
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. 
  2. Next, add the breadcrumbs, seafood seasoning, and parsley. Mix to combine. 
  3. Finally, fold in the lump crab meat making sure not to break it up too much! 
  4. Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray it lightly with olive oil spray. 
  5. 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. 
  6. Add as many crab cakes as will fit, making sure not to overcrowd the air fryer. 
  7. 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.
  8. Garnish the crab cakes with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of sea salt. Serve as desired. 
  9. I highly recommend enjoying these crab cakes on the same day they’re prepared as crab doesn’t store well. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 639mg (27%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4large crab cakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 639mg 27%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.