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Easy Air Fryer Crab Cakes with Crab Cake Sauce

  • Author: earthsea
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available

Description

Enjoy the delightful flavors of crab cakes made easily in your air fryer, paired with a tangy homemade sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces Lump Crab Meat
  • 1/3 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Shallot (finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon Pickle Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (for sauce)
  • Chopped Chives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lump crab meat, Panko breadcrumbs, large egg, finely diced shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Mix gently until all the ingredients are combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small patties.
  3. Preheat your air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Place the crab cakes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  6. Serve the crab cakes warm, drizzled with the crab cake sauce, garnished with additional paprika and chopped chives.

Notes

For a twist, consider adding corn or diced bell peppers to the mixture for extra flavor. Store leftover crab cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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Find it online: https://earthseafood.com/air-fryer-crab-cakes-recipe/