Air Fryer Crab Fritters
These air fryer crab fritters make for the most adorable appetizer recipe, or we had them as part of our snacky snack dinner last week!
And in case you’re wondering… a snacky snack dinner is the official term for a meal consisting of several smaller snacks and appetizers.
They are always one of our favorite meals, and these crab fritters were a favorite this particular day.
How to make air fryer crab fritters
First set a skillet over medium heat.
And once hot add some olive oil, a diced onion, a diced red bell pepper, kosher salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Let that cook for a few minutes then add some garlic, lemon juice, and old Bay seasoning.
Cook for another minute and then let this mixture cool before adding 12 ounces of jumbo lump crab meat.
And a cup of panko bread crumbs, and two eggs.
Combine the crab fritter mixture with your hands and let it sit for a few minutes.
Then roll into 24 balls and place into the air fryer basket.
Sprinkle some more old Bay seasoning over top.
And then set the air fryer to 370 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes.
Once the crab fritters are nice and golden brown on the outside we are ready to serve them!
We had our air fryer crab fritters with homemade old Bay aioli!
Simply mix together mayonnaise, siracha, lemon juice, garlic, and old bay seasoning.
Some lemon wedges to squeeze ever top would be awesome as well.
YUM!
If you like air fryer crab fritters, you might also like these recipes…
Air Fryer Ginger Garlic Salmon
Spicy Crab Sushi Stacks
Air Fryer Crispy Tortellini Bites
Easy Air Fryer Recipes
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Air Fryer Crab Fritters
Air Fryer Crab Fritters takes my delicious crab cake recipe rolled into balls and air fried instead of deep fried with old Bay aioli!
Ingredients
Air Fryer Crab Fritters
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 onion diced
- kosher salt, pepper, crushed red pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (plus more to sprinkle over top)
- 12 oz jumbo lump crab meat (I use canned) drained
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
Old Bay Aioli
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
Air Fryer Crab Fritters
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Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the peppers and onions. Season with kosher salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the garlic, lemon juice, and Old Bay. Cook 1 more minute.
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Turn off the heat and let the mixture come to room temp. Once at room temp gently fold in the crab meat, panko bread crumbs, and beaten eggs.
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Roll into 24 balls and place them in the air fryer basket and sprinkle Old Bay over top. Set the air fryer to 370 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes.
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Serve with the Old Bay Aioli for dipping.
Old Bay Aioli
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Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and serve with the crab fritters.
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