Air Fryer Frozen Crab Cakes

Air fryer frozen crab cakes is the best way to get crab cakes tasting just as good as if they were fresh!

I like making homemade crab cakes and freezing them to reheat when craving a coastal bite. After trying several heating methods, I found this recipe in the air fryer to be the best for warming up frozen crab cakes. The result is a juicy inside and a perfectly crunchy outside. Enjoy!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Pacific Coast

Keyword air fry frozen crab cakes, how to cook frozen crab cakes in air fryer

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Equipment

1 Air fryer

Ingredients

2 large frozen crab cakes , check out this recipe for homemade crab cakes
Top with tartar sauce

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 350℉ for a few minutes.
Place the frozen crab cakes on the air fryer basket.
Cook the crab cakes for 12-14 minutes, until they're warmed through and crispy on the outside. If you're adding more than 2 large crab cakes, or several smaller ones, you may need to increase the time. The internal temperature should be warmed to 145℉.

Notes

Try my crab cake recipe to make and freeze on your own. Pair this recipe with homemade tartar sauce.

Note: This recipe is for 2 large crab cakes. You may need to adjust the time as not all crab cakes are created equal.