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Simple Imitation Crab Cakes

Deliciously Simple Imitation Crab Cakes for Budget-Friendly Fun

These Simple Imitation Crab Cakes offer a warm, crunchy exterior with zesty flavors inside, making them perfect for appetizers or quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 8 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Cakes
  • 1 lb Imitation Crab Meat Main ingredient
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Diced; substitute with green onions if desired
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped; cilantro can be used
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice May replace with lime juice
  • 1 large Egg Binder for the cakes
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can substitute sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Low-fat or vegan mayo option
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Traditional seafood seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic is an alternative
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For crispy exterior; almond flour can be a gluten-free option
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For brushing before cooking
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Extra Olive Oil For brushing on patties

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Portion scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely shred the imitation crab meat and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add diced red onion, fresh parsley, and lemon juice to the bowl with crab meat.
  3. Incorporate beaten egg, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder; stir gently to combine.
  4. Fold in half of the Panko breadcrumbs until evenly distributed.
  5. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of the mixture to form patties about one inch thick, making approximately eight patties.
  6. Place the patties on parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Coat each patty with the remaining Panko breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage.
  8. Arrange the coated patties in an air fryer basket and lightly brush the tops with olive oil.
  9. Cook the patties at 375°F for about 12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal texture, avoid overmixing and ensure to chill patties as directed.

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