Description
These Air Fryer Crab Cake Egg Rolls with a zesty Fire Sauce are a delightful twist on classic crab cakes. The crispy egg rolls are filled with a flavorful blend of lump crab meat, veggies, and seasonings, served with a spicy mayo-based sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Cake Egg Rolls:
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus more if needed)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- Olive oil spray
Fire Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Mixture: In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay, red bell pepper, celery, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust consistency with breadcrumbs if needed.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls: Spoon filling onto egg roll wrappers, roll tightly, and seal. Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make the Fire Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
- Serve: Enjoy the egg rolls hot with the fire sauce on the side or drizzled over top.
Notes
- You can prepare the crab mixture ahead of time and refrigerate.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the egg rolls at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.
- For added flavor, consider adding shredded cheese to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
