Air Fryer Crab Dip
Air Fryer Crab Dip- this rich and creamy crab dip only takes 5 to 7 minutes to make in an air fryer. Makes a wonderful party appetizer. Serve with toasted baguette or pita chips.
The air fryer gets the crab dip hot and bubbly around the edges and it only takes a fraction of the time that it would to bake in the oven.
Creamy Base
A combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream creates an ultra creamy base for this crab dip.
Seasoning
To flavor the dip, I’ve used seasoned salt (I use Lawry’s), TABASCO Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, and capers. I’ve tried to keep the ingredient list short, but for extra flavor, you could add a minced garlic clove or some garlic powder for a little garlic flavor, some sliced green onion, or a quarter cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for more cheese flavor
Equipment Needed For This Recipe
- Air Fryer– I’m currently using the Cosori Pro II Air Fryer 5.8-quarts.
- 8-inch Round Pan or you can use 2 small ramekins.
Substitutions
- Use soy sauce in place of Worcestershire sauce.
- Use yellow cheddar cheese or swiss cheese instead of white cheddar.
- Use red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper in place of TABASCO sauce.
- Substitute cooked lobster meat for crabmeat.
Type Of Crabmeat To Use
Fresh lump or backfin crabmeat is best. Claw crabmeat would be the next best choice. I would try to avoid canned crab.
Recipe Tip
There’s no need to preheat the air fryer unless your air fryer requires preheating.
Prep Ahead Of Time
This dip can be mixed together, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated for up to 12 hours.
Storage
Seafood is highly perishable so I don’t recommend keeping leftovers for longer than 2 days. Leftovers taste great as a topping for baked potatoes.
More Air Fryer Appetizers
- Air Fryer BBQ Kielbasa Bites
- Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Cups
- Air Fryer Little Smokies
- Air Fryer Sausage Crescent Balls
Air Fryer Crab Dip
Materials
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon TABASCO Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped capers
- 8 ounces crab meat
- chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Place cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, seasoned salt, TABASCO sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Use a hand-held electric mixer or wooden spoon to mix until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, capers, and crab meat.
- Transfer to a greased 8-inch round pan.
- Place in air fryer basket and air fry at 360 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
