Ingredients for - Air Fryer Crab Cakes

1. 1 large egg
2. 1/4 c. mayonnaise 
3. 2 tbsp. minced chives
4. 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
5. 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
6. 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
7. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
8. 1 lb. jumbo lump crab meat, picked over
9. 1 c. Saltine cracker crumbs (from about 20 crackers)
10. Olive oil cooking spray
11. 1/2 c. dill pickle, finely chopped
12. 1/4 c. mayonnaise
13. 1 tbsp. finely chopped shallot
14. 2 tsp. capers, finely chopped
15. 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill
16. 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
17. 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
18. Hot sauce and lemon wedges, for serving

How to cook deliciously - Air Fryer Crab Cakes

1 . Stage

Crab 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.

2 . Stage

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

3 . Stage

Spray 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.

4 . Stage

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

5 . Stage

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