Tillie Doyle
Crab cakes are a delicious, crispy treat that can be made in an air fryer in just a few simple steps. They're quick and easy to make, and even faster to cook. You can make them with a variety of ingredients, including crab meat, mayonnaise, panko, flour, egg, green onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. You can also add in some Old Bay Seasoning, which is the traditional seasoning used in many crab cakes. Once you've mixed your ingredients and shaped your crab cakes, simply place them in the basket of your air fryer and cook for around 10 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Preheat temperature | 400°F |
| Preheat time | 5 minutes |
| Oil | Olive oil |
| Crab cake size | 3" wide and 1" thick |
| Crab cake mixture | Crab meat, mayonnaise, Panko, flour, egg, green onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, cajun, lemon juice |
| Cooking temperature | 360°F |
| Cooking time | 8-12 minutes |
| Colour | Golden brown |
What You'll Learn
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and mist with olive oil
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for five minutes, whether or not your device calls for pre-heating. A hot environment will help the crab cakes cook evenly. Once pre-heated, lightly mist the air fryer with olive oil.
The next step is to form the crab cakes. Take half a cup of the chilled crab cake mixture and form it into a crab cake that is approximately 3" wide and 1" thick. Arrange the crab cakes in the air fryer basket in an even layer with a bit of space in-between. You may need to do this in two batches.
Lightly mist the tops of the crab cakes with olive oil. This will help them turn golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the basket to the air fryer and cook at 400°F for five minutes.
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Mix the batter
To mix the batter for crab cakes in an air fryer, you'll need a large bowl. Add the crabmeat, mayonnaise, Panko, flour, egg, green onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix all of these ingredients together until they are well combined. You can use your hands to gently fold the mixture, which is the best tool for this job. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as you want the crab meat to remain in large chunks.
Once the batter is mixed, you can start shaping it into patties. Scoop out about half a cup of the batter into your hands and form it into a crab cake that is approximately 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Place the crab cakes in the air fryer basket, making sure to leave a bit of space between them. You may need to cook them in batches.
Lightly mist the tops of the crab cakes with olive oil before transferring the basket to the air fryer. This will help them cook evenly and give them a crispy texture. Set your air fryer to 360-400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the crab cakes for 8-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
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Shape the crab cakes
Shaping crab cakes is an easy process. First, you need to mix your batter. In a large bowl, add the crabmeat, mayonnaise, Panko, flour, egg, green onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun, and lemon juice. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and well combined.
Next, you will want to shape the mixture into patties. Take a scoop of the crab cake mixture into your hands and form it into a crab cake that is approximately 3" wide and 1" thick. You can also use a cookie cutter to help you shape the crab cakes. Place the crab cakes in the air fryer basket in an even layer, leaving a bit of space between each cake.
You can also add some extra flavour to your crab cakes by sprinkling some Old Bay Seasoning on top before placing them in the air fryer.
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Cook the crab cakes at 360°F for 10-12 minutes
Once you've mixed your crab cake batter and formed it into patties, it's time to cook them in the air fryer. Set the temperature to 360°F and cook the crab cakes for 10-12 minutes, or until they're golden brown. It's important not to flip the crab cakes while they're cooking, so resist the temptation to check on them!
While the crab cakes are cooking, you can prepare any sauces or sides that you'd like to serve with them. Tartar sauce is a classic choice, but you could also serve them with a squeeze of lemon or your favourite sauce.
After 10-12 minutes, your crab cakes should be crispy and golden brown on the outside, and tender and savoury on the inside. Serve them fresh from the air fryer and enjoy!
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Serve with tartar sauce or lemon
Crab cakes cooked in an air fryer are surprisingly easy to make and quick to cook. They're also super crispy and don't require hot grease.
To serve with tartar sauce, simply whisk egg, mayonnaise, mustard powder, Old Bay, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire in a large bowl until smooth. This will create a delicious, creamy sauce with a bit of a kick.
To serve with lemon, squeeze the juice of a lemon over the crab cakes before serving. You can also add lemon juice to the crab cake mixture before cooking for a zesty flavour.
If you want to get really fancy, you can serve your crab cakes with both tartar sauce and a slice of lemon on the side. This way, your guests can choose how they want to enjoy their crab cakes.
Remember to always use high-quality crab meat for the best results. Enjoy your restaurant-quality meal at home!
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Frequently asked questions
Crab cakes should be cooked in an air fryer for 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Crab cakes should be cooked at 360-400°F in an air fryer.
No, do not flip crab cakes when cooking them in an air fryer.
