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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Crab Cakes

Easy Air Fryer Frozen Crab Cakes

Crispy air fryer frozen crab cakes ready in 15 mins! No thawing, healthier than frying, and restaurant-quality crunch. Perfect for quick meals!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 frozen crab cakes e.g., Phillips, SeaPak, or Trader Joe’s
  • 1 tsp olive oil or cooking spray avocado oil works too
  • Lemon wedges optional, for serving
  • Fresh parsley optional, garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Air Fryer: The air fryer is preheated to 400°F for 3–5 minutes. (Pro tip: Preheating ensures even cooking!)
  • Arrange Crab Cakes: Frozen crab cakes are placed in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
  • Cook: The crab cakes are air-fried at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipped halfway with tongs.
  • Check Temperature: A meat thermometer is used to confirm an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Serve: Crab cakes are garnished with parsley and lemon wedges for brightness.
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