These air fryer crab bites are made with lump crab meat and very little filling! They cook in under 10 minutes and are perfect for holiday parties or a busy weeknight!
If you love crab cakes, then you’re going to love these crab bites. The only difference is that these are smaller, cook a lot quicker, and are way easier to prepare.
CAN I BAKE THESE INSTEAD?
Yes, of course. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees f. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the crab bites on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. You can also fry them in a skillet with oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.
About Time
- Prep Time 20 mins
- Cook Time 8 mins
- Total Time 28 minsIngredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ lemon juiced
- ⅛ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- serve with remoulade sauce optionalInstructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the crab and panko breadcrumbs to a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the crab and breadcrumbs being careful not to break up the crab meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray and shape the crab bites into golf-sized balls. I like to use a mini ice cream scoop.
- Place the crab bites in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes at 400 degrees F. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, work in batches if you have to. Use a spatula to gently remove the cooked crab bites out of the air fryer.
- Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg