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Golden Air Fryer Crab Cakes: Crispy Perfection! Discover the best Air Fryer Crab Cakes recipe! Perfectly crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. Easy to make fo

Golden Air Fryer Crab Cakes: Crispy Perfection!

Enjoy perfectly crispy crab cakes made with jumbo lump crab meat, cracker crumbs, and a touch of butter for a delightful appetizer.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
  • 2/3 cup cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp Harissa seasoning

Method
 

  1. Gently pick through the crab meat in a medium bowl to remove any shell pieces. Fluff it up lightly with a fork.
  2. Add the cracker crumbs to the crab meat and gently stir with a fork or spatula until just combined.
  3. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, melted butter, and Harissa seasoning.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the crab and cracker mixture. Mix gently until everything is evenly moistened.
  5. Use a large cookie scoop to portion the mixture into six crab cakes. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to firm up.
  6. Place the chilled crab cakes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for about 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and heated through.

Notes

- Use jumbo lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor.
- Don't overmix the crab cake mixture to keep the crab lumps intact.
- Chilling the crab cakes before air frying helps them hold their shape.
- Serve with your favorite sauce, like tartar sauce or remoulade.
Allergens: Eggs, Wheat, Shellfish.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.