Ingredients
1 lb lump crab meat, drained and picked over
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Olive oil spray
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley until smooth.
Step 2: Gently fold in the crab meat and Panko breadcrumbs. Be careful not to break up the large lumps of crab meat too much.
Step 3: Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the moisture.
Step 4: Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Step 5: Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C).
Step 6: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place the crab bites in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they aren’t touching.
Step 7: Cook for 8-10 minutes until the air fryer crab bites are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Step 8: Remove carefully and serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For the best results, chill the crab bites for 15 minutes before air frying to help them maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: air fryer crab bites, crab appetizers, easy seafood snacks, crispy crab balls, air fryer recipes
