Description
These Air Fryer Crab Cake Egg Rolls with Fire Sauce are a delightful fusion appetizer combining the flavors of classic crab cakes with the crispy texture of egg rolls. Perfectly seasoned lump crab meat is wrapped in crispy egg roll wrappers and air fried to golden perfection. Served with a spicy, tangy fire sauce, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and healthier than traditional frying methods.
Ingredients
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Crab Cake Egg Rolls
- 8 oz lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 6 to 8 egg roll wrappers
- Olive oil spray
Fire Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, finely chopped red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and panko breadcrumbs. Stir gently to combine, taking care not to break up the crab too much for a chunky texture.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls: Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the crab mixture in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold in the sides and roll tightly, sealing the edges with a little water to ensure they stay closed during cooking.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the egg rolls for cooking.
- Cook the Egg Rolls: Lightly spray each assembled egg roll with olive oil spray. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow even cooking. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cook time, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Make the Fire Sauce: While the egg rolls cook, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the crispy crab cake egg rolls hot with the fire sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add shredded cabbage leaves to the crab filling before rolling the egg rolls.
- You can prepare the egg rolls ahead of time and refrigerate; reheat in the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes prior to serving for a crispy finish.
- Ensure the crab meat is well picked over to avoid any shell fragments in the filling.
- Adjust the spice level of the fire sauce by adding more or less sriracha according to your preference.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these egg rolls can be baked in a conventional oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
