Delicious Crab Cakes recipe

Crab Meat – I used 4 small cans of crab meat for a total of 12 ounces of crab. Be sure to drain it well and squeeze out as much water as you can. Fresh crab meat will also work. I would not recommend using imitation crab.
Egg – The egg will act as a binder for the cakes, so they don’t break.
Mayonnaise – This mayonnaise will not only add a bit of flavor to our cakes, but it will also help bind them together. You can make your own mayonnaise using my recipe or store-bought mayonnaise will work just fine too.
Onion – I love using green onions in these cakes for a pop of color, but you can also use grated regular onion or even shallots for a milder flavor.
Breadcrumbs – Like Panko breadcrumbs or unseasoned Italian breadcrumbs, any kind will do! You can also use crushed crackers.
Parsley – I love adding some fresh parsley to these cakes, but it’s totally optional. You can change it for other herbs like fresh dill.
Lemon – You will want freshly squeezed lemon juice for this recipe!
Hot sauce: Use your favorite hot sauce, like sriracha or Frank’s hot sauce.
Seasonings: I just used salt and pepper here, but a great spice to add would be Old Bay seasoning for great flavor.
Oil – You can use light olive oil or vegetable oil to lightly fry the crab cakes. Alternatively, you can also use butter.

Combine the ingredients. Add all the ingredients (except the olive oil) to a bowl and mix them all gently.
Form burgers. Shape into patties with the crab mixture, depending on the size you want, I made 12 patties out of my mixture.
Fry the cakes. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the burgers in the skillet, a few at a time, I did 6 at a time, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Flip gently and cook for another 5 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining burgers.
Serve. Serve with lemon wedges, your favorite sauce like tartar sauce, lemon garlic aioli, or garnish with parsley.

What are crab cakes?

Crab cakes are a variety of fish cakes popular in the United States. They are made up of crab meat and various other ingredients, such as breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, eggs, and seasonings. Crab cakes can be baked, broiled, pan-fried, air-fried, or broiled.

I love to add a little hot sauce to mine for a bit of flavor, lots of green onions, an egg, some breadcrumbs, and mayonnaise to hold it together. That’s it in the recipe. Easy peasy! Just watch out for the crab as you mix it all together and shape it into patties.

Can you air fry crab cakes?

Absolutely! Crab cakes are perfect for the air fryer. Just spray your air fryer with some cooking spray and then air fry them for 10 to 12 minutes at 375°F, flipping halfway.