Name: Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 2 tbsp. minced chives; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning; 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 lb. jumbo lump crab meat, picked over; 1 c. Saltine cracker crumbs (from about 20 crackers); Olive oil cooking spray; 1/2 c. dill pickle, finely chopped; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 1 tbsp. finely chopped shallot; 2 tsp. capers, finely chopped; 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard; Hot sauce and lemon wedges, for serving

Step 1Crab Cakes: In a large bowl, whisk egg, mayonnaise, chives, mustard, Old Bay, lemon zest, and salt. Fold in crab meat and cracker crumbs until combined.

Step 2Form crab mixture into 8 patties (you can refrigerate patties up to 4 hours).

Step 3Spray an air-fryer basket and tops of crab cakes with cooking spray. Arrange crab cakes in a single layer in basket. Cook at 375°, flipping halfway through, until deep golden brown and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes.

Step 4Tartar Sauce: In a medium bowl, stir pickles, mayonnaise, shallot, capers, dill, lemon juice, and mustard.

Step 5Serve crab cakes warm with hot sauce, lemon wedges, and tartar sauce.