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Air fryer crab cakes served on a white platter with lemon wedges and creamy dill dressing for dipping.

Air Fried Crab Cakes

Air fryer crab cakes are so delicious, EASY, and healthy. This version uses pork rinds instead of bread crumbs for the crust, resulting in a crispy outside and tender inside. Oh YUM. Make some now and freeze some for later.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Seafood Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound crabmeat well-drained
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tablespoon fresh chives or ½ teaspoon dried
  • ½ tablespoon fresh dill or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 2 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup crushed pork rinds
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • optional creamy dill sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees for 5 minutes
  • In a medium-sized bowl mix crabmeat, parmesan, mayonnaise, eggs, chives, parsley, old bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Form 4 patties about 1" thick.
  • Place pork rinds in a small bowl then press each salmon cake into the bowl of pork rinds. Firmly press coating into each patty then repeat with the second side.
  • Add crabcakes to the air fryer and spray with olive oil spray.
  • Air fry 5 minutes, turn crab cakes over and spritz the other side with olive oil spray.
  • Cook an additional 5 minutes, or until golden brown and done.

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Kori's Tips

  • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes can be found in our post. Check it out!
  • TOP TIP: Make sure crab meat is well drained. Use 100% olive oil spray to give the crab cakes a crispy golden crust. Crush original flavored pork rinds in a plastic bag - they don't have to be perfect and finely crushed, some chunks make for a tasty crust!
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Crush your own pork rinds in a plastic bag, or buy pre0-crushed also known as pork panko. If not following a low carb or keto plan you can use regular or seasoned panko bread crumbs. Try different cheeses or herbs. You can also substitute canned salmon for crab.
  • SERVING SUGGESTION: Make our delicious Creamy Dill Sauce to serve on the side with lemon wedges.

    • How to Reheat Crab Cakes in Air Fryer

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
    2. Place crab cakes in the basket and cook until heated through - about 4 to 5 minutes.

    How to Make Frozen Crab Cakes in Air Fryer

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees and place the frozen crab cakes in air fryer.
    2. Cook approximately 10 to 15 minutes until warmed through, flipping the crab cakes halfway through.
    3. Note that each recipe, air fryer, and size of crab cakes vary and may alter the cooking time. Adjust time and temperature accordingly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1crab cakeCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 1.4gProtein: 39.1gFat: 13.2gSodium: 1391mg
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