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. Show
These healthy air fried crab cakes are gluten-free, low carb, and keto-friendly. The best part? They can be cooked from fresh or frozen! Make these ahead and freeze for later - just cook the frozen crab cakes in air fryer when you're ready! π Jump to:
π₯ Recipe Videoβ€οΈ Crab Cakes Air Fryer
Super Easy and QuickOnly 10 ingredients and less than 15 minutes in your air fryer and you'll be enjoying these air fried crab cakes. Cooking is as simple as coating the wings with the dry rub then adding to the basket and then spraying with olive oil spray. After cooking, toss with picante sauce and serve. No Mess No Oil FryingMaking crab cakes in airfryer is a breeze - they are simple to make and easy to clean up. The beauty of cooking in your air fryer is that cooking is a lot less messy than traditional frying. There's no oil to add or store after cooking. Most air fryers, have non-stick baskets, so cleanup is a breeze. Make Ahead and FreezableThese air fried crab cakes can be made ahead of time then frozen for later. You can then cook the frozen crab cakes in your air fryer when you are ready! Instruction for cooking frozen crab cakes in air fryer are below. Low Carb Keto Crab CakesThis recipe is uses crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs making these very low carb - only 1.4 grams carbs! These crab cakes are gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, and keto. Ta-da! Healthy low carb keto crab cakes that are so good no one will even realize they're eating something healthy. π for one crab cake: calories 292, 1.4 g net carbs, 13.2 g fat, and 39.1 g protein Interested in keto? Get my FREE keto food guide and grocery shopping list. It's a great quick glance guide you can print off for your fridge or save the pdf on your phone for when you are out and about! π₯ How To ServeHere are a few delicious ideas of what to serve with your crab cakes: Make Creamy Dill Dressing as a dipping sauce for your crab cakes and as a salad dressing for a side salad. Also tastes great with our homemade Thousand Island Dressing. One of my favorite side dish casseroles is Zucchini Casserole with Cheese - it goes perfect with crab cakes. Here are three simple green bean side dishes that I make often - Air Fryer Green Beans, Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans, and Crockpot Green Beans and Ham. Crab cakes can be served as an appetizer or starter. You can make smaller appetizer-sized crab cakes by adjusting the cooking time down slightly. Don't forget the dill sauce for dipping, see above note. π₯ Ingredients and ToolsHere's what you'll need to make crab cakes in an air fryer: Ingredients
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π VariationsHere are some different ways you can make substitutions or customize your air fryer crab cakes:
π¦ How To Air Fry Crab CakesHere's how to make crab cakes in your air fryer...so easy! π Crush The Pork RindsPreheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F for 5 minutes. Place 2 ounces of pork rinds in a plastic bag and crush using the back side of a bowl or a rolling pin, until they are crushed. You can finely crush or you can leave some larger bits and pieces mixed in - which is my favorite way. You'll love the crunch they give to the crab cakes! Place pork rinds in a bowl. Make the Crab Cake MixtureIn a medium sized bowl mix the crab meat, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, egg, chives, dill, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into fourths and firmly press together forming 4 patties that are approximately 1" thick. Coat with Pork RindPress each crab cake into the bowl of pork rinds. Remove and then press the coating firmly into the crab cake. Repeat with the seond side. Air Fry Crab CakesPlace the crab cakes in the air fryer basket and spritz with olive oil cooking spray. Air fry 5 minutes, turn crab cakes over and spritz the other side with olive oil spray. Continue cooking an additional 5 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. π Cooking Tips
β Common QuestionsCan I make this recipe ahead of time?Yes! Definitely. You can make these crab cakes ahead of time. From there you can reheat in your air fryer or cook the frozen crab cakes in the air fryer when you are ready. How do I reheat crab cakes in air fryer?Yes, crab cakes can easily be reheated in your air fryerβPreheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Place crab cakes in the basket and cook until heated through - about 4 to 5 minutes. Can you cook crab cakes in air fryer?Yes, you can air fry crab cakes! π Here's how:
Note: each air fryer is a little different so adjust your cooking times as needed. Can You Air Fry Frozen Crab Cakes?Yes! Here's how to cook frozen crab cakes in air fryer:
Is crab meat OK on keto?Absolutely, crab meat is fine on keto. 3 ounces of crab contains 0 carbs, 1 gram fat, 15 grams protein, and only 71 calories. For more information of what foods are OK on keto please check my FREE downloadable and printable Keto Food List and Grocery Shopping List. How many net carbs are in crab cakes?There are 1.4 grams of net carbs in this crab cake recipe. Other recipes may be different as many contain bread crumbs which will greatly increase the carb count. βοΈ More Air Fryer RecipesHere are some of my reader's top favorite air fryer recipes. They are all low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free, and ketogenic. Enjoy! π
β Stay ConnectedIf you tried these Air Fryer Crab Cakes, I'd love for you to come back and give them a star rating and/or a review in the comments. Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me & others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! π Continue to Content Yield: 4 servings Air Fryer Crab CakesPrintAir 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. Prep Time 8 minutes Cook Time 12 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Ingredients
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How to Make Frozen Crab Cakes in Air Fryer
Nutrition Information:Serving Size:1 crab cakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 292Total Fat: 13.2gSodium: 1391mgCarbohydrates: 1.4gNet Carbohydrates: 1.4gFiber: 0gProtein: 39.1g Β© 2022 Seeking Good Eatsβ’ Cuisine: American / Category: Seafood Recipes Super simple and tasty air fryer crab cakes! They are healthy crab cakes that are gluten free, low carb, and keto friendly. This crab cakes recipe makes an easy dinner idea for busy weeknights. Can also be made ahead and frozen for later - just cook frozen crab cakes in air fryer! π How long do you cook frozen crab cakes?Bake from Frozen:. Preheat oven to 425Β°F.. Place crab cakes on a lightly buttered baking sheet.. Bake for 12 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 3-4 minutes until golden brown.. Can you cook store bought crab cakes in an air fryer?You can air fry store bought crab cakes! Just add them to the air fryer basket and cook at 375 degrees F until warmed through and golden. You can cook frozen crab cakes in the air fryer but they will take a few minutes longer.
Can i air fry phillips crab cakes?Phillips Crab Cakes Air Fryer Instructions
Add the Phillips frozen crab cakes to the bottom of the air fryer basket and then set the timer for 12 minutes. You may not use all of the cooking time depending on your air fryer. After 5 minutes, check the crab cakes to see how they are cooking.
How do you cook frozen crabs in Airfryer?How to make air fryer crab legs. Place the legs in foil paper and wrap tightly.. Place in an air fryer basket.. Air fryer crab legs on 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes.. Remove from the air fryer and foil paper. Enjoy π. |