Is claw meat okay for crab cakes?

Yes, claw meat is okay to use for crab cakes. I like to use the lump crab meat so there are large pieces of crab for biting into. The claw meat is usually a darker meat of the crab and will have more intense crab flavor.

Is it healthier to bake or fry crab cakes?

Baking crab cakes is definitely healthier than frying them in oil. Making crab cakes in the air fryer is the best of both worlds, they turn out with a golden crispy crust without all the oil.

How do I keep my crab cakes from falling apart?

If you find that the crab cakes are not binding together well for cooking, you can stick them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Keep in mind that this may extend the cooking time. Alternatively, you can add extra binding ingredients. This recipe uses mayonnaise which works with the crumbs to hold the cakes together.

Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Description

Made with lump crab meat and crisped to perfection, these air fryer crab cakes are lightly seasoned with Old Bay and served with a flavorful remoulade. Serve them with roasted asparagus for fresh main course, or on their own as delicious appetizer. Either way, you’ll love them.

Ingredients

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For the crab cakes:

1 pound lump crab meat
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 crushed Ritz crackers
1/4 cup crushed pretzels
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Olive oil cooking spray

For the remoulade sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

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Instructions

For the crab cakes:

Preheat air fryer to 400˚F.
In a large mixing bowl, gently mix crab cake ingredients together with a fork until combined.
Divide the mixture into portions about 3 tablespoons in size. Shape into patties and spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray.
Working in batches, add crab cakes to the air fryer basket with ample spacing between the cakes. Air fry for 8 minutes. Repeat until all the cakes have been cooked.
Serve with remoulade sauce and lemon wedges.

For the remoulade sauce:

Add ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until combined.
Adjust seasoning with salt &. pepper to taste.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 78
Sugar: 0.1 g
Sodium: 58.1 mg
Fat: 4.4 g
Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 29.5 mg