Cooking Phillips crab cakes in the air fryer results in perfectly cooked crab cakes that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. With the use of any air fryer, you can cook your Phillips crab cakes straight from frozen in no time for the perfect snack, dinner, or party appetizer! Here is how to cook Phillips crab cakes in the air fryer.
About Cooking Phillips Crab Cakes in the Air Fryer
The air fryer is a small convection oven that uses dry heat to circulate air around food to cook it fast. Since air fryer brands vary in how they cook, you may have to adjust the cooking time.
Don't worry about thawing Phillips crab cakes before cooking them as you can cook them straight from frozen.
Why Make Frozen Crab Cakes in the Air Fryer?
The air fryer is wondering because it limits the mess you have to clean up such as oil splatters that occur with deep-frying or the need to wash a baking sheet hat has been in the oven. The only thing that will get dirty is the air fryer basket, which is easy to clean if it is dishwasher friendly and has a nonstick coating.
The air fryer will also result in your crab cakes having the perfect texture. It helps the crab cakes crisp up on the outside and stay tender on the inside without falling apart, which is difficult to achieve with other cooking methods.
The air fryer also cooks the crab cakes fast with only around 10 minutes. However, the timing may vary depending on the size of your crab cakes. Mini crab cakes may cook even faster than regular-sized crab cakes.
Hands-off Cooking: You won't have to watch over the Phillips crab cakes while they are cooking in the air fryer. Just set the air fryer and let it do its thing. You won't even have to flip the crab cakes.
No Thawing: Frozen Phillips crab cakes can go straight into the air fryer after you remove them from the packaging. There is no need to thaw them.
The Ingredients and Equipment You Will Need For Phillips Frozen Crab Cakes
Frozen Crab Cakes - You can find Phillips frozen crab cakes or any other brands in the frozen seafood section of most grocery stores or even on the internet at Amazon. Here are some popular brands that you can cook at home:
- Phillips Crab Cakes
- Gluten Free Ultimate Crab Cakes
- Cameron's Seafood Maryland Blue Crab Cake Sampler
Kitchen Gadget
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
The Best Cooking Time and Temperature For Air Frying Frozen Crab Cakes
The amount of time it will take to air fry your Phillips crab cakes will vary depending on how thick and wide they are. Here are my general recommendations for air frying any type of crab cake.
A typical crab cake will take about 8 to 10 minutes to cook at a temperature of 375 F. Make sure you check your crab cakes regularly within the last 5 minutes of cooking to ensure they don’t burn or overcook.
- Mini Frozen Crab Cakes – 8 to 9 minutes at 375 F
- Standard Size Crab Cakes – 10 to 12 minutes at 375 F
- Homemade Crab Cakes - 8 to 12 minutes at 350 F
Storing & Reheating Frozen Crab Cakes
Storing Leftover Crab Cakes: You can store your leftover cooked and cooled crab cakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: You can reheat your cooked crab cakes by placing them in the air fryer for about 5 to 8 minutes at 325 F until warmed through with a crisp exterior.
Is it Better to Fry or Bake Crab Cakes?
I don't recommend frying or baking your crab cakes, as the air fryer yields the best results. It helps the crab cakes get a crispy texture without the use of excess oil.
How Can I Tell if the Crab Cakes are Done Cooking?
If you're using Phillips frozen crab cakes, the crab cakes already pre-cooked. Therefore, they just need to be warmed up and brought to an internal temperature of 165 F before you can serve them. Simply use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temperature to see if it is 165 F.
Do I Need to Preheat My Air Fryer?
Generally, for frozen foods, preheating your air fryer is recommended as it cuts down on the actual cooking time.
Should I Add Foil to the Air Fryer Basket?
I like to put foil under my air fryer basket to catch any excess oil or grease that drips off of food during cooking, like sausage. This means that I will only have to wash the basket after using the air fryer.
Phillips Crab Cakes Air Fryer Ingredients
- 4 Phillips Crab Cakes
Phillips Crab Cakes Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the Phillips frozen crab cakes to the bottom of the air fryer basket and then set the timer for 12 minutes. You may not use all of the cooking time depending on your air fryer.
- After 5 minutes, check the crab cakes to see how they are cooking.
- Continue to cook the crab cakes for another 5 to 8 minutes or until they turn into a golden brown color on the outside and are warmed through on the inside. The cooking time will vary depending on how hot your individual air fryer is.
- Carefully remove the crab cakes from the air fryer with a spatula and serve them hot with your favorite sauce.
What Sides Go With Phillips Frozen Crab Cakes?
- Grilled Veggies
- Roasted Veggies
- Herbed Potatoes
- Corn Salad
- Green Salad
- Colorful Slaw
- Grilled Avocados
- Chickpea Salad
How to Cook Phillips Crab Cakes in the Air Fryer
Cooking Phillips crab cakes in the air fryer results in perfectly cooked crab cakes that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. With the use of any air fryer, you can cook your Phillips crab cakes straight from frozen in no time for the perfect snack, dinner, or party appetizer! Here is how to cook Phillips crab cakes in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 4 Phillips Crab Cakes
- Cooking spray (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the Phillips frozen crab cakes to the bottom of the air fryer basket and then set the timer for 12 minutes. You may not use all of the cooking time depending on your air fryer.
- After 5 minutes, check the crab cakes to see how they are cooking.
- Continue to cook the crab cakes for another 5 to 8 minutes or until they turn into a golden brown color on the outside and are warmed through on the inside. The cooking time will vary depending on how hot your individual air fryer is.
- Carefully remove the crab cakes from the air fryer with a spatula and serve them hot with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 362Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 1286mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 23g
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Thanks for an easy way to cook these crab cakes. I am getting ready to try them now.