This oil-free air fryer method for making crab cakes takes the mess out of the process while producing a crispy crab-stuffed appetizer you'll love without the stress of clean up afterward.
Chop/shred the crab meat into fine pieces to make it easier to combine.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
Make crab cakes using about 1/4 cup of mix. Roll into a ball in the palm of your hands and flatten into a patty shape, about 1/2 inch in thickness.
Set into the grate lined air fryer basket. Bake at 370F for 10 minutes. At the 5 minute mark, spray with cooking spray to help achieve the golden brown color. No need to flip.
Serve with an easy spicy mayo dip, cocktail sauce, or yum yum sauce.
Notes
If using 8 ounces of crab meat vs. 16, cut the ingredients in half except for the egg, salt and pepper, to produce 4-5 crab cakes compared to the original 10.
To make an easy dipping sauce combine 2 Tablespoons Mayo, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, and a squirt of lime juice.