Description
A delicious and easy recipe for air fryer crab bites made with fresh crab meat and creamy ingredients, perfect for appetizers or family dinners.
Ingredients
- Fresh crab meat: 1 cup, cooked and shredded
- Cream cheese: 4 oz, softened
- Green onions: 2, finely chopped
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (preferably panko)
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Old Bay seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for brushing)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and ensure the crab meat is cooked and shredded.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold in the shredded crab meat, chopped green onions, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and roll them in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the crab bites in a single layer.
- Air fry the crab bites for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the crab bites and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Fresh crab meat is preferred, but high-quality canned crab can be used.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of your air fryer.
- For a spicy variation, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- Vegetarian alternative can be made using mashed chickpeas or white beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: air fryer, crab bites, appetizer, seafood, easy recipe