Crab Cake

Thawing Time: About 8 hours in fridge for Crab Cake

Oven Baking Instructions for Frozen Crab Cake:

  • Preheat to 350°. Place melted butter on Crab Cake.
  • Bake for 25 min until golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°.

Baked or Broiled Instructions for Fresh Crab Cake:

You Will Need: ½ Cup Butter, 2oz Water, Old Bay Seasoning, Shallow Baking Pan
  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Reform your crab cakes into a ball or patty shape to ensure the crab cakes do not fall apart while cooking(after all, there isn’t much filler)
  • Place your crab cakes in a shallow baking pan
  • Pour 1/2 cup melted butter over crab cakes.
  • Pour 2oz of water into the pan
  • Place the crab cakes in a preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the top is golden brown. (Oven cooking times may vary)
  • Dust with old bay seasoning.
  • Smaller crab balls bake in 8-10 minutes.

Deep Fried Instructions for Fresh Crab Cakes

  • Preheat fryer to 325°
  • Reform your crab cakes into a ball or patty shape. The crab cakes should be as cold as possible.
  • Fry crab cakes until golden brown or longer if you like them crunchy.
  • Check the internal temperature to be at least 140°. If it’s not, place in a 350° oven for 5 minutes or until desired temperature is reached.

Air Fryer Instructions for Frozen Crab Cakes

  • Preheat to 350. Place melted butter on Crab Cake.
  • Bake for 25 min until golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°.