Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Crab Cake Egg Rolls paired with a zesty fire sauce make for an irresistible appetizer or snack. These golden-brown egg rolls are filled with tender lump crab meat, crunchy cabbage slaw tossed in a spicy-sweet sauce, and perfectly seasoned crab cake filling, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a healthier alternative to frying.
Ingredients
Crab Cake Mixture
- 1 pound lump crab meat (or imitation crab meat)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Cabbage Slaw
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ¾ cup fire sauce (see below for recipe)
Fire Sauce
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ½ tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
Egg Rolls
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer and Prepare Crab Cakes: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the lump crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, sea salt, lemon juice, chopped green onions, sriracha sauce, stone-ground mustard, and prepared horseradish. Mix thoroughly and form the mixture into small balls.
- Cook Crab Cakes: Place the crab cake balls in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook them at 400°F for 10 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove and allow them to cool slightly.
- Prepare Fire Sauce and Cabbage Slaw: While the crab cakes are cooking, whisk together sour cream, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and Old Bay seasoning in a bowl to create the fire sauce. Set aside ¾ cup of this mixture for dipping later. Toss the shredded cabbage with the remaining fire sauce to make the cabbage slaw.
- Assemble Egg Rolls: Cut each crab cake into halves or thirds as needed. Lay an egg roll wrapper flat on a clean surface. Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of the cabbage slaw down the center of the wrapper, then top with 3 crab cake halves. Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, roll tightly while sealing the edge with egg wash made from whisking 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water.
- Cook Egg Rolls: Preheat the air fryer again to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Lightly grease the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Place the assembled egg rolls in the basket in a single layer. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the hot crab cake egg rolls immediately with the reserved fire sauce for dipping. Enjoy the combination of crunchy, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite.
Notes
- For best texture, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket when cooking the crab cakes or egg rolls; cook in batches if necessary.
- If you prefer a less spicy fire sauce, reduce the amount of hot sauce or sriracha used.
- Use fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor, but imitation crab meat can be used as a budget-friendly substitute.
- Make sure to seal the egg rolls tightly with the egg wash to prevent filling from leaking during air frying.
- These egg rolls are best served fresh but can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
