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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

FOR CRAB CAKES

  • 1large egg
  • 1/4 c.mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp.minced chives
  • 2 tsp.Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp.Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp.finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp.kosher salt
  • 1 lb.jumbo lump crab meat, picked over
  • 1 c.Saltine cracker crumbs (from about 20 crackers)
  • Olive oil cooking spray

FOR TARTAR SAUCE

  • 1/2 c.dill pickle, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c.mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp.finely chopped shallot
  • 2 tsp.capers, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp.chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp.fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp.Dijon mustard
  • Hot sauce and lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

    1. Step 1Crab Cakes: In a large bowl, whisk egg, mayonnaise, chives, mustard, Old Bay, lemon zest, and salt. Fold in crab meat and cracker crumbs until combined.
    2. Step 2Form crab mixture into 8 patties (you can refrigerate patties up to 4 hours).
    3. Step 3Spray an air-fryer basket and tops of crab cakes with cooking spray. Arrange crab cakes in a single layer in basket. Cook at 375°, flipping halfway through, until deep golden brown and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes.
    4. Step 4Tartar Sauce: In a medium bowl, stir pickles, mayonnaise, shallot, capers, dill, lemon juice, and mustard.
    5. Step 5Serve crab cakes warm with hot sauce, lemon wedges, and tartar sauce.

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