Savor the famous Joe’s Crab Shack flavor right at home with these crispy, tender, and totally irresistible crab cakes. Perfect for frying, baking, or air frying, they deliver restaurant-quality taste with simple ingredients and easy steps anyone can follow.
THE FAMOUS JOE’S CRAB SHACK CRAB CAKES
SERVINGS: 6
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | 2/3 cup |
| Egg yolks | 5 |
| Lemon juice | 2 teaspoons |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Dijon mustard | 2 teaspoons |
| Black pepper | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Blackening seasoning | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Crushed red pepper flakes | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Crushed, chopped parsley | 1/2 cup |
| Breadcrumbs | 2 1/2 cups |
| Crabmeat | 2 lbs |
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients together until everything is well combined. Shape the mixture into 4-ounce patties. Coat each patty lightly with flour, then fry them in about an inch of oil until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
Air Fryer Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 370°F. Line the basket with parchment paper, place the crab cakes inside, and cook for 8–10 minutes. No need to flip—just let them crisp up until golden.
Oven Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with olive oil. Bake the crab cakes for 10–12 minutes, flip them carefully, and cook for another 6–9 minutes until they’re browned and perfectly crisp.
Notes
These crab cakes pair wonderfully with a homemade lemon butter dill sauce. Add some air-fried hushpuppies and hot French fries on the side for a seafood feast that tastes like your favorite coastal restaurant.