Air Fryer Crab Cakes
These crab cakes are golden and crisp on the outside, tender inside and full of bold, savory flavor. Paired with garlic chipotle aioli, they make the perfect shareable dish.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Food Processor or Blender
Ingredients
For the Crab Cakes
- 1 Pound crabmeat lump, imitation or canned
- 1 egg
- ⅓ Cup mayo
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon horseradish
- ½ Tablespoon dill relish
- 1 Tablespoon dill weed fresh
- 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ Cup green onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ Cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ Cup fried onion straws
For the Garlic Lemon Chipotle Aioli
- 1 Cup Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Teaspoon sea salt
- 3 Cloves garlic
- ½ Tablespoon chipotle sauce
- ½ Tablespoon dill fresh
Instructions
- Add crispy fried onions to a food processor and pulse to crumb (or seal inside a Ziploc bag and crush).
- Chop or shred crabmeat and add to a large mixing bowl. Next, add all remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Scoop out crab mixture and form into 2-inch golf ball sized balls. Use the lids of 2 mason jars to form perfect patties, or lightly flatten between your palms. To make uniform sized patties, I like to use a cookie scoop.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange patties in a single layer, and spray with oil.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Meanwhile prepare aïoli. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and purée. Add to a dipping bowl.
- Arrange patties on a platter, garnish with lemon slices and dill and serve with dip.
Notes
Drain crab thoroughly: Excess liquid can make the cakes fall apart.
Use a cookie scoop: Helps ensure even size for consistent cooking.
Don’t skip chilling: If you have time, chill the patties before air frying.
Flip carefully: Turning the cakes gently ensures they stay intact.
Use a cookie scoop: Helps ensure even size for consistent cooking.
Don’t skip chilling: If you have time, chill the patties before air frying.
Flip carefully: Turning the cakes gently ensures they stay intact.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1302mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg
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