What is the best crab to use?

Lump crabmeat is preferred to use in this recipe. It has a chunkier texture and great flavor. If you want to use canned white crab, just note that it will be a flakier texture like canned tuna. My Crab Louie Salad recipe uses canned crab and it is absolutely delicious. Also, make sure to rinse it well since it is saltier.

Can I make the crab cakes ahead of time?

Yes, you can form them into the patties, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate a day ahead. I would take them out of refrigerator about 15 minutes before you're ready to cook.

What can I use if I don't have Old Bay Seasoning?

You can make your own! I would use 1/4 teaspoon of: salt, pepper, paprika, dry mustard, allspice, red pepper flakes, onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon of celery seed. Even though Old Bay has a very distinct flavor, if you don't have all the exact spices, you can combine your favorites and it will be fine.

Crispy Gluten Free Crab Cakes ⋆ Deb's Daily Dish

Name: Gluten Free Crispy Crab Cakes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz. container lump crab meat; l large egg; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon coconut flour* ( or substitute 1/2 cup breadcrumbs); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning **; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons of roasted red pepper, ( drained from jar and finely chopped) or fresh red bell pepper; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper (from jar); 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Description

These crispy gluten free crab cakes are a tasty appetizer or a quick and easy meal. They are cooked in the skillet or air fryer which means easy clean up too. Serve them with a sweet and spicy roasted red pepper sauce.

Ingredients

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8 oz. container lump crab meat
l large egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon coconut flour* ( or substitute 1/2 cup breadcrumbs)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning **
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons of roasted red pepper, ( drained from jar and finely chopped) or fresh red bell pepper

Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper (from jar)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for crab cakes and stir well.
Form into 4 patties and place on parchment paper on a plate.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray bottom of basket with non stick spray.
Place crab cakes in air fryer and spray tops with the spray.
Cook for 8 minutes.
Carefully, flip them over, spray the top and continue cooking for another 7 - 8 minutes, or until they are golden brown.***
To make sauce: combine the mayonnaise, spices, and red pepper in a spice grinder, mini processor or blender. Pulse a few seconds to mix well and ingredients are smooth.

Notes

* The coconut flour will not be a noticeable or sweet flavor in the crab. You fan also use gluten free breadcrumbs.

** To make your own Old Bay seasoning, combine 1/4 teaspoon of the following: salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, dry mustard, allspice, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon celery seed.

*** Make sure you carefully flip the crab cakes over in the air fryer. I only flip them once, after they have cooked the first 8 minutes so they are not so soft when I turn them with a spatula.