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Crispy Air Fryer Crab Cake Bites Recipe with Easy Old Bay Yogurt Remoulade

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These crispy air fryer crab cake bites feature a golden crust and tender crab inside, paired with a tangy Greek yogurt remoulade. Perfect as a quick snack or impressive appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells (fresh or canned, fresh preferred)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold until just combined.
  2. Shape mixture into 1-inch bite-sized balls or mini patties, about 20-24 bites.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 375°F and heat for 3 minutes.
  4. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange bites in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While bites cook, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and herbs in a small bowl. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and chill until serving.
  6. Serve crab cake bites warm with the remoulade on the side.

Notes

If crab mixture is too wet, add more panko breadcrumbs; if too dry, add mayonnaise or an extra egg white. Do not overcrowd air fryer basket for best crispiness. Remoulade tastes better chilled and can be made ahead. For gluten-free, substitute panko with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and vegan mayo.

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