Cheesy Crab Dip: Air Fryer Perfection!
Enjoy this creamy crab dip, featuring lump crab meat and a hint of lemon, made perfectly in the air fryer for a quick appetizer.
Ingredients
- 6.5 oz lump crab meat, drained if necessary
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, lemon juice, diced onion, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat until it's evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture. Be careful not to break up the crab too much.
- Transfer the crab dip mixture into the prepared baking dish. Place the dish into your air fryer basket or on the tray.
- Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 20 minutes. Carefully stir the dip.
- Continue air frying at 300°F (150°C) for another 10 minutes. Stir the dip again.
- Increase the heat to 340°F (170°C) and air fry for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with minced parsley. Let the dip cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite chips, crackers, bread, or vegetables!
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.