Best 4 Air Fryer Wasabi Crab Cakes Recipes

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Looking for a tantalizing and delightful seafood treat? Air fryer wasabi crab cakes are an explosion of flavor that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. This innovative dish combines the sweetness of crab with a zesty wasabi kick, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a quick and easy meal, these air fryer wasabi crab cakes are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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AIR FRYER CRAB CAKES



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Air frying crab cakes means less mess and less cleanup, but at no sacrifice to taste. They're flavorful, crisp, and lighter than if cooked with oil in a skillet. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, aioli, or tartar sauce, as well as fresh lemon wedges.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
3 tablespoons milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
11 saltine crackers, crushed
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 wedges lemon
olive oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, seafood seasoning, and hot pepper sauce in a small mixing bowl. Stir in green onion and set aside.
  • Place crab meat in a medium bowl and break up with a fork. Add milk, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Add crushed saltines and baking powder and toss lightly to combine. Add to the egg mixture, stirring gently and being careful not to break apart the crab lumps.
  • Scoop crab with a 1/3-cup measure and form into 8 patties. Place patties on a plate, cover, and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spray crab cakes on both sides with cooking spray and place them in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, then gently turn the cakes over, and cook until crispy brown, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 937.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

AIR-FRYER WASABI CRAB CAKES



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With wasabi in both the crab cakes and the dipping sauce, this festive appetizer brings its own heat to the holiday party. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 large egg whites
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon prepared wasabi
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1-1/2 cups lump crabmeat, drained
Cooking spray
SAUCE:
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon prepared wasabi
1/4 teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°. Combine first 7 ingredients; add 1/3 cup bread crumbs. Gently fold in crab., Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop heaping tablespoons of crab mixture into crumbs. Gently coat and shape into 3/4-in.-thick patties. In batches, place crab cakes in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Spritz crab cakes with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 8-12 minutes, carefully turning halfway through cooking and spritzing with additional cooking spray., Meanwhile, place sauce ingredients in food processor; pulse 2 or 3 times to blend or until desired consistency is reached. Serve crab cakes immediately with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WASABI CRAB CAKES



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With wasabi in both the crab cakes and the dipping sauce, this festive appetizer brings its own heat to the holiday party. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 large egg whites
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon prepared wasabi
1-1/2 cups lump crabmeat, drained
Cooking spray
SAUCE:
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon prepared wasabi

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Combine red pepper, celery, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, egg whites, mayonnaise and wasabi. Fold in crab., Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop a heaping tablespoonful of crab mixture into crumbs. Gently coat and shape into a 3/4-in.-thick patty; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining mixture., Spritz crab cakes with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AIR FRYER CAJUN CRAB CAKES



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This is a small batch recipe making just three crab cakes in an air fryer, but can be doubled easily. The seasoning is a starting point and can be adjusted as needed.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 egg
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
4 ounces fresh lump crabmeat
3 tablespoons remoulade sauce, or to taste
3 brioche slider buns

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Mix bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire, mustard, Cajun seasoning, salt, cayenne, and pepper together in a small mixing bowl. Fold in crabmeat gently.
  • Form into 3 equal-size crab cakes using a biscuit cutter. Place cakes on a parchment round and transfer to the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until browned, about 6 minutes more. Serve with remoulade sauce on slider buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 147.1 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1314.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest crab meat possible. Fresh crab meat will have a sweet, briny flavor and a firm texture. Avoid crab meat that is mushy or has a strong fishy smell.
  • Use a variety of crab meat. Different types of crab meat have different flavors and textures. For example, blue crab meat is known for its sweet and delicate flavor, while Dungeness crab meat is known for its rich and meaty flavor. Using a variety of crab meat will add depth and complexity to your crab cakes.
  • Don't overmix the crab cake mixture. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Gently mix the ingredients together until they are just combined.
  • Form the crab cakes into patties that are about 1-inch thick. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help the crab cakes cook quickly and evenly.
  • Spray the crab cakes with cooking spray before cooking. This will help them brown evenly.
  • Cook the crab cakes for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for crab cakes include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.

Conclusion:

Air fryer wasabi crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The crab cakes are made with fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices. They are then coated in wasabi mayonnaise and air fried until golden brown. The crab cakes are served with a dipping sauce of your choice.

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