Maryland Crab Cakes in Air Fryer
Enjoy the taste of homemade Maryland crab cakes. You'll get the authentic flavors of Chesapeake Bay with this easy-to-make recipe.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 111kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 cup canned crab meat
- ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 medium egg
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- lemon zest from 1 lemon
- olive oil
OTHER:
- serve with your favorite sauce optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat Air Fryer at 370°F (188°C). Set at 10 minutes.
- In a large shallow bowl, zest lemon. Then pour lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Add Old Bay seasoning and parsley. Combine mixture until all the ingredients are well-blended.
- Add canned crab meat, Panko breadcrumbs, and beaten egg. Mix well.
- Divide crab cake mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Prepare a large rectangular airtight container then line with parchment paper. In a single layer, gently transfer each crab patty into the container. Cover the container tightly and allow the crab cake patties to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Gently transfer crab cake patties in a single layer onto the Air Fryer tray. Slowly insert tray into the middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch.
- Air Fry crab cake patties for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden in color.
- Allow the crab cakes to cool for 1 minute. Transfer crab cakes into a serving plate. Serve as is or with your favorite homemade crab cake sauce.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe uses an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing.
TIPS:
Do not use excessive Old Bay seasoning, it will overpower the delicate crab meat.
Keep watch at the last 3 minutes of Air Frying Crab Cakes.
An Air Fryer Oven with a glass door helps to check your crab cakes without the need of opening the door and releasing the heat.
Allow the crab cake patties to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. If you have the luxury of time, marinate for 2 hours or overnight. This will help the patties to maintain their shape and the flavors to blend well.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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