Description
Moist and flavorful, these easy gluten-free crab cakes are perfect with lemon and tartar sauce, along with a side of crispy french fries, refreshing coleslaw, potato salad or macaroni salad! Totally dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/3 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/3 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Chop Crab Meat: Additionally, roughly chop the crab meat with a knife so that the crab cakes can hold their shape better.
- Combine All Ingredients Except Oil: In a large bowl, combine crab meat, gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. Add salt, Old Bay seasoning ground paprika, granulated garlic, and ground black pepper.
- Mix Well: Mix everything very well until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Shape Patties: Form the mixture into 6 patties, approximately 3 inches in diameter. Place the crab patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to help them hold their shape while cooking.
- Cook Crab Cakes: (i) Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F and line the basket with parchment paper. Place the cakes in the air fryer basket, and air fry the crab cakes for 5 minutes on one side, then turn the patties over and cook for another 5 minutes. (ii) Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes, then flip over and cook the other side until golden brown too. (iii) Oven: Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 360°F for 4-5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 4 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy! Serve the crab cakes hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Notes
Crab Meat: You can use either lump crab meat or jumbo lump. Fresh is ideal but canned crab meat will work too.
Panko Breadcrumbs: I used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, you may use regular panko breadcrumbs instead.
Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is one of the key ingredients in crab cakes, so make sure you add it in. If you want to keep this recipe egg-free, you may use vegan mayonnaise instead.
Egg: The egg is necessary to hold the ingredients together, so make sure to add it in. To keep this recipe egg-free if you are allergic to eggs, you may use acquafaba or an egg-replacer instead.
Mustard: I used Dijon mustard, but any type of mustard will work too.
Worcestershire Sauce: If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free worcestershire sauce.
Seasonings: I used a mix condiments including Old Bay seasoning, ground paprika, granulated garlic, and ground black pepper for flavoring. However, feel free to use whatever other seasonings you prefer (e.g. onion powder, ground cayenne pepper, chili powder, etc.)
Olive Oil: I used extra virgin olive oil for cooking the crab cakes, but you may use whichever vegetable oil you prefer (such as canola oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil, etc).
Storing: To store any leftovers, place the gluten-free crab cakes in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, skillet or oven before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Chilling Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American



