Here’s a recipe for copycat Legal Sea Foods crab cakes that you can prepare in an air fryer:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for some heat)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Gently fold the mixture together, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- Add the breadcrumbs, green onions, and parsley to the crab mixture. Gently mix until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the mixture into crab cakes, about 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Place the crab cakes on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket or tray with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the crab cakes in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray, making sure to leave some space between them.
- Cook the crab cakes in the air fryer for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Flip them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the crab cakes from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the air-fried crab cakes with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or a squeeze of lemon juice. They make a delicious appetizer or main course.
Enjoy your homemade copycat Legal Sea Foods crab cakes made in the air fryer!
