Air Fryer Crab Cakes

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These easy-to-make air fryer crab cakes are brimming with lump crab meat, classic seasonings, and just enough "filler" to hold them together.

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Let's Make Air Fryer Crab Cakes

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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, Old Bay, salt (if using), and parsley.

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Gently fold in the crab meat and bread crumbs or cracker crumbs until just combined.

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Shape the crab mixture into 6 patties. I like to use a large cookie scoop for even portions.

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Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F. Spray both sides of the crab cakes with cooking spray to avoid sticking and help with browning.

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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

These easy-to-make air fryer crab cakes are brimming with lump crab meat, classic seasonings, and just enough "filler" to hold them together.

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Ingredients

crab meat egg mayonnaise Dijon mustard Worcestershire sauce lemon juice hot sauce salt