Frozen crab cakes in air fryer
Transform frozen crab cakes into crispy, golden delights using your air fryer! Perfect for quick dinners or impressive appetizers
Ingredients
- 8 frozen crab cakes any brand
- Cooking spray
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Tartar sauce or remoulade optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
Preparation (1 minute):
- Remove crab cakes from packaging
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray
Arrange (30 seconds):
- Place frozen crab cakes in single layer
- Leave space between each for air circulation
- First Stage Cooking (8 minutes):
- Set air fryer to 320°F (160°C)
Cook for 8 minutes
- Second Stage Cooking (6 minutes):
- Increase temperature to 350°F (180°C)
- Continue cooking for 6 minutes until golden brown
Final Step (1 minute):
- Let rest for 1 minute
- Check internal temperature (140-160°F)
- Serve with lemon wedges and sauce
Notes
Special Notes:
- Don't thaw before cooking
- Cook in batches if needed to maintain single layer
- Different brands may require slight timing adjustments
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray crab cakes with oil before cooking
- Always preheat the air fryer
- Don't overcrowd the basket
- No need to flip during cooking
- Let rest before serving to set
- Check internal temperature for doneness