Air Fryer Crab Cakes
These Air Fryer Crab Cakes are filled with loads of crab meat, seasoned to perfection and mixed with breadcrumbs and mayonnaise to create a perfect appetizer that is ready in minutes. Dip them in our homemade tartar sauce for a healthy air fryer meal that is sure to bring a whole lot of smiles and compliments.
Air Fryer Crab Cakes
If you love crab cakes then you are going to want to make these Air Fryer crab cakes! You will love how easy they come together as well as the delicious flavor that is in every single bite! They are crispy on the outside and nice and tender on the inside. Whether you serve these as an appetizer or as a complete meal it is one recipe that everyone will keep asking you to make!
If you love Air fryer recipes you will definitely want to grab the recipe for our Air fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries and our Air Fryer Pizza Pretzel Bites.
What do I need to get started?
- Crabmeat – fresh or canned lump crab meat
- Panko breadcrumbs – regular or seasoned
- Seafood seasoning – Old Bay, or other
- Eggs
- Mayonnaise – your favorite brand
- Red bell pepper – yellow or green
- Celery
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon
- Jalapenos – this is optional, if you don’t like it spicy, just omit
- Sweet pickle relish
How to Make Air Fryer Crab Cakes
- Line the air fryer basket with tinfoil and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, seafood seasoning, eggs, mayonnaise, bell pepper, celery, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and stir till well mixed.
- Shape a large tablespoon of the crab into a small patty and place it in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Do this in batches.
- Place the basket in the air fryer and set it to 375° for 10 minutes.
- Carefully flip the crab cakes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- While the crab cakes are cooking, combine the ingredients for the tartar sauce and stir well.
- Plate the crab cakes and serve with the tartar sauce.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
* To ensure your crab cakes are nice and moist, add the breadcrumbs to the crabmeat and then refrigerate for 1 hour prior to adding in the other ingredients.
* You can easily make the tarter sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
* When making crab cakes you want to use a good quality crab. The fresher the better!
* Mix and shape gently. This helps the crab from falling apart and the crab cakes from becoming too dense.
Storage
You will want to store your crab cakes in an airtight container in the fridge. These will last up to 5 days.
Can you freeze crab cakes?
Yes! You can freeze crab cakes. Let them completely cool and then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place them in the freezer until frozen.
Once they are frozen, you will want to add them to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
When you are ready to enjoy, thaw in the fridge and then reheat in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Air Fryer Crab Cakes
These Air Fryer Crab Cakes are filled with loads of crab meat, seasoned to perfection and mixed with breadcrumbs and mayonnaise to create a perfect appetizer that is ready in minutes. Dip them in our homemade tartar sauce for a healthy air fryer meal that is sure to bring a whole lot of smiles and compliments.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh crabmeat
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (Old Bay)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Spicy Tartar Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
- 2 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Line the air fryer basket with tinfoil and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, seafood seasoning, eggs, mayonnaise, bell pepper, celery, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and stir till well mixed.
- Shape a large tablespoon of the crab into a small patty and place it in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Do this in batches.
- Place the basket in the air fryer and set it to 375° for 10 minutes.
- Carefully flip the crab cakes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- While the crab cakes are cooking, combine the ingredients for the tartar sauce and stir well.
- Plate the crab cakes and serve with the tartar sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 733Total Fat: 59gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 48gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 1700mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 27g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
