Air Fryer Crab Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound imitation crab legs
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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Cajun or Creole seasoning, to your liking
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Garlic butter dipping sauce for serving (if desired)
# Instructions:
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Slice your imitation crab legs into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch each. You can also tear them into strips if that's easier for you.
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Grab a medium-sized bowl and toss together the crab pieces, melted butter, and your Cajun seasoning. Mix everything until the crab is nicely coated.
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Place the seasoned crab in your air fryer basket - work in batches if needed so they're not overcrowded. Cook at 380°F for 8 minutes, give the basket a good shake, then cook another 8 minutes until they're as crispy as you like them.
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Transfer to a serving plate right away while they're hot and crispy. Serve alongside that garlic butter sauce for dipping if you're feeling fancy.
# Notes:
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Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and dipping sauces to make this recipe your own.
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If you find it easier, you can tear the crab legs into strips rather than cutting them into segments.