Air Fryer Crab Cakes

 Air Frying has revolutionized much of our recipes. I was slow to utilize my air fryer but have recently made a concentrated effort which has resulted in a few recipes I am eager to share. This crab cake recipe is not only delicious but easy! I hope you enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup of diced red (or use a frozen option of mixed colors)
• 2 tablespoons of scallions or finely diced onion
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons of Old Bay Seasoning
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• 1 pound of lump crab
• 3/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs
• cooking spray (like Pam)

1. Whisk together the egg, mayo, bell pepper, scallions (onion), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon (or less) salt, and a dash of pepper.
2. Gently fold in the crab and breadcrumbs.
3. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate a minimum of 30 minutes or maximum of one day.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
5. Spray fryer basket (or better yet the disposable liner) with cooking spray.
6. Divide crab mixture into 3 1/2" patties and place in basket.
7. Spray the tops of the patties with cooking spray and cook until golden (about 8 minutes).
8. Flip the patties. Spray tops with cooking spray and cook another 8 minutes.

Seve with your favorite sauce (ex. - hot sauce, tartar sauce, remoulade, cocktail sauce).