Description
Experience the delicious crunch of Air Fryer Crispy Crab Bites, a viral sensation from TikTok that is perfect for any occasion. These flavorful bites are made from imitation crab meat and seasoned with Old Bay and garlic butter, delivering a delightful seafood treat in under 20 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these crispy crab appetizers are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) packages imitation crab meat (leg style)
- 6 tablespoons melted butter (divided)
- ½ – 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Slice the imitation crab sticks into roughly 1-inch pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle half of the melted butter over the crab pieces, sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Transfer the seasoned crab meat into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 380°F for 9-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- For the garlic butter dip, whisk together the remaining melted butter and garlic powder.
- Serve warm with garlic butter on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg