Air-Fryer Crab Cakes

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These air-fryer crab cakes have a crispy crust with a savory crab-filled center flavored with fresh basil and tarragon. A dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brighten the flavors.

Marianne Williams

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Air-Fryer Crab Cakes — Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Melissa Gray / Kay Clarke

Active Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein

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Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons lower-sodium Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for serving
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium Old Bay seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup light sour cream, divided
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives, divided
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat or 3 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
Cooking spray
6 large butter lettuce leaves

Directions

Preheat a 6 1/2-quart air fryer to 390°F. Whisk eggs, butter, basil, tarragon, Worcestershire, lemon zest, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/3 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon chives together in a large bowl. Add crabmeat and panko and stir gently.
With clean hands, shape the mixture evenly into 6 crab cakes (1/3 cup each). Generously coat the fry basket with cooking spray. Add 3 crab cakes to the basket; coat the crab cakes with cooking spray. Cook until deeply browned and crispy on both sides, 15 to 18 minutes, turning once and coating with additional cooking spray halfway. Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 3 crab cakes.
Place 1 lettuce leaf on each of 6 plates; top each with 1 crab cake. Top each crab cake with about 1 1/2 teaspoons sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon chives. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Equipment:

Air fryer

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209	Calories
9g	Fat
7g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 crab cake
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 159mg	53%
Vitamin A 596IU	12%
Sodium 413mg	18%
Potassium 99mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Air-Fryer Crab Cakes

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