Easy Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Step 1

Place crab meat, spring onions, mayonnaise, Tobasco, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground pepper in a large bowl.

Step 2

Mix together until well combined using a fork or your hands. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts of 60 grams each, or 6 equal parts of 80 grams each for bigger portions.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into patties using a ring cutter or your hands.

Step 5

Cover the crab cakes in panko breadcrumbs, and reshape them if necessary.

Step 6

Repeat the process for the rest of the crab cakes. Set them aside on a plate.

Step 7

If you want your crab cakes deep brown color with extra crispiness, I suggest pan frying them on a very hot pan for a couple of minutes on each side before placing them into the air fryer basket.

Step 8

Simply heat your pan on high heat, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and sear your crab cakes for 2 minutes on each side.

Step 9

Place them in your air fryer basket and cook them for 8 minutes at 200° C (390° F).

Step 10

If you are not after that deep brown color and extra crispness, simply spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 11

Place the crab cakes, spray them with some oil, and cook for 12-13 minutes at 200° C (390° F).