Description
Golden and crispy crab cakes infused with garlic and parmesan cheese, cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a healthier, mess-free alternative to frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat, drained and picked for shells
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Stir in the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat using a spatula, being careful not to break the crab chunks.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape them into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking oil.
- Place the chilled crab cakes in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 6 minutes, then carefully flip each cake and cook for another 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American