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Seven golden crab cakes on a white plate with arugula, a lemon slice and cocktail sauce

Air Fryer Crab Cakes

These simple and healthy crab cakes are air fried until golden crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. There is no mayo in this recipe, as we substitute it out for Greek yogurt!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz crab meat
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat crackers, smashed into crumbs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 5.3 oz plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • cooking spray of choice optional, but recommended
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by getting your spices ready. In a small bowl mix together the paprika, dried oregano, nutmeg, salt, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Sift through the crab meat with your hands to make sure there are no shell pieces.
  • Add to a large bowl the crab meat, crushed crackers, spice mixture, dijon mustard, dill, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce (optional), egg yolks, and plain Greek yogurt. Mix it all together well so that it is fully combined.
  • Spray the bottom of your air fryer with a light coating of cooking spray. Form the crab mixture into a patty and place it in the air fryer. Do this for as many patties fit into your air fryer without touching the other patties.
  • Place a crisper lid on top if you have one, then place the air fryer lid on. Set the air fryer to 380 degrees F for 12 minutes, and cook.
  • When done, remove the crab cakes from the air fryer with a spatula and repeat the process until the full batch is made. Enjoy!

Notes

To Store:  Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 18gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 896mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg
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