Easy Crab Cakes Recipe
Try our ultimate Easy Crab Cakes recipe that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor! Made with fresh lump crab meat and simple ingredients, these delicious crab cakes can be fried, baked, or air-fried. Perfect for any occasion, serve them hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce. Enjoy a taste of the sea in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 tsp paprika
- 1/3 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/3 tsp pepper
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
To serve
- Lemon wedges
- Tartar sauce
- Parsley
Instructions
- First, chop the crab meat with a knife so that the cakes hold their shape better.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and parsley. Add salt and spices.
- Mix everything carefully.
- Form the mixture into 6 patties, about 3 inches in diameter. Place the patties on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to help them hold together while cooking.
**To fry crab cakes in an air fryer:**
- Preheat it to 360°F. Place the cakes in an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Fry for 5 minutes on one side.
- After 5 minutes, turn the patties over and fry for another 5 minutes.
**To pan fry:**
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Turn the patties after 3-4 minutes.
**To bake in the oven:**
- Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 360°F for 4-5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 4 minutes.
- Serve the crab cakes hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce or remoulade.
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