Air Fried Crab bites

Air fryer Crab Bites are a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavor of crab without the added fat and calories of deep frying. They make a great appetizer for parties and get-togethers, or they can also be served as a snack or light meal. Experiment with different seasonings and dipping sauces to find your favorite combination.

Ingredients

• imitation crab legs – about a pound. Certainly, you could use regular crab if you wanted, but if you like to save a bit of money, I find the imitation stuff is just as good in this recipe.
• melted butter – you’ll use this to coat your crab bites alongside …
• cajun/creole seasoning – this seasoning! Use it to taste. For the record, cajun seasoning can be found at your grocery store, probably in the spices aisle. It’s usually a (delicious) combination of paprika, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, oregano, thyme, and cayenne, or something VERY similar. Or try my homemade Cajun-Creole seasoning blend.
• garlic butter dipping sauce – optional, but also in a sense … not optional, because it’s just so dang good with these crab bites!

How To Make Air Fryer Crab Sticks 

This recipe is a cinch and results in SUPER tasty crab bites!

First, prep your crab legs. Cut the meat into 1-inch segments (bites or strips). Combine them in a medium bowl with the butter and seasoning.

Next, cook your legs. Put the bites into your air fryer at 380°F for 8 minutes. (Do this in batches if necessary.) Shake the legs around, then put them in for 8 more minutes or until the crab is as crispy as you like it.

Finally, serve up those crab sticks. You can chow down on these immediately with your garlic butter dipping sauce!

Air Fried Crab bites

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Air Fryer Crab Bites are the simplest appetizer, snack, or light meal idea. This recipe is a quick, flavorful way to enjoy imitation crab.

• Author: Julia
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 16 minutes
• Total Time: 26 minutes
• Yield: 6 1x
• Category: Appetizers and Snacks
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 1 lb. imitation crab legs
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• Cajun/Creole seasoning to taste
• garlic butter dipping sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut the crab legs into 1-inch segments.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the crab, butter, and seasoning.
3. Put the crab in the air fryer (in batches, if necessary) at 380 degrees for 8 minutes, shake, and put in for 8 more minutes, or until the crab reaches your desired crispiness.
4. Serve immediately with Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce.

Notes

• Try this recipe with other seasonings and/or dipping sauces!
• If you prefer, you can cut or tear the crab legs into strips instead.