Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lump crab meat or flaked white fish (cod or halibut)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the seafood base (crab or fish), lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, diced celery, minced parsley, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Fold in the beaten egg, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Gently stir in the Panko breadcrumbs until the mixture is just combined, ensuring you do not over-mix to maintain the texture of the seafood.
  3. Form the mixture into 8 equal patties, approximately 1-inch thick.
  4. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the cakes inside, leaving at least an inch of space between each cake for airflow.
  5. Spray the tops of the cakes lightly with oil and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6 minutes.
  6. Carefully flip each cake, spray the other side with oil, and cook for another 6 minutes or until a deep mahogany-colored crust forms.
  7. Remove the cakes from the air fryer and let them set for a few minutes before serving.