Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped into small chunks
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for spraying)
  • 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (optional, for coating)

Instructions:

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped lobster, melted butter, lemon juice, minced shallots, and garlic.
  2. Stir in the beaten egg, mayonnaise, Panko, Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper, folding gently with a spatula to keep lobster chunks intact.
  3. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture and gently form it into a patty roughly 1 inch thick. If the mixture is too wet, chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before shaping.
  4. Optional: Press the tops and bottoms of the cakes into additional Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease the basket or line with perforated parchment paper.
  6. Place the cakes in a single layer, ensuring they aren't touching, and spray the tops generously with oil.
  7. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deep golden-brown and firm.