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Gluten Free Crab Cakes

Gluten Free Crab Cakes

The ultimate comfort food, Gluten Free Crab Cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Packed with fresh crab meat and flavorful seasonings, these easy-to-make cakes are perfect for any occasion. Serve them as an appetizer or a main dish for an unforgettable meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil or oil of choice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce or sriracha to taste
  • ½ tsp sea salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
  • 3/4 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Avocado oil for frying or high-temperature cooking oil of choice
  • Lemon wedges
  • Tartar sauce
  • Cocktail Sauce

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, sea salt, and black pepper until the wet ingredients are well-combined.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the jumbo lump crab meat, gluten-free bread crumbs, and fresh parsley until well combined. Stir in the mayonnaise-egg mixture until everything is well combined.
  3. Form 8 patties out of the crab mixture, ensuring they are compact but not overworked.
  4. Add a generous amount of avocado oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Allow the skillet to heat up until it is sizzling hot but not smoking.
  5. Carefully place the crab cakes on the hot skillet and pan fry for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until crispy.
  6. Transfer the crab cakes to a serving plate and serve with sliced lemons, cocktail sauce, and tartar sauce.

Notes

  • Use regular Panko breadcrumbs: If you don't follow a gluten-free diet.
  • Store leftovers: Crab cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat options: You can reheat crab cakes in the air fryer, oven, skillet, or microwave.