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Air Fryer Maryland Crab Cake

Best Air Fryer Maryland Crab Cake Recipe for Crispy Flavor Bliss

Discover the delightful Air Fryer Maryland Crab Cake, featuring crispy exteriors and tender crabmeat for a gourmet touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Cakes
  • 1 pound Fresh lump crab meat High-quality for authentic flavor
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko works wonderfully
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
For Cooking & Serving
  • As needed Cooking oil spray For crispiness
  • 6 pieces Lemon wedges
  • 1 cup Tartar sauce or remoulade Accompaniments for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

How to Make Air Fryer Maryland Crab Cake
  1. In a large bowl, gently toss lump crab meat with breadcrumbs, mayo, egg, mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, parsley, and lemon juice until lightly combined and crab chunks remain noticeable.
  2. Form the mixture into six ¾-inch-thick patties, pressing gently to avoid overpacking.
  3. Set your air fryer to 375°F and let it heat for about 3 minutes.
  4. Lightly spray both sides of each crab cake with cooking oil spray.
  5. Arrange patties in the basket without overcrowding and cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Transfer crab cakes to a platter, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, and enjoy with tartar sauce or remoulade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of fresh chives for extra flavor.

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