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air fryer crab legs: Crispy golden air fryer crab legs on a plate with lemon wedges and melted butter.

Extra Crispy Air Fryer Crab Legs - Perfectly Golden

Chef Marcus
Get perfectly crispy air fryer crab legs in minutes with this easy Air Fryer Dinners recipe. No mess, all flavor, ready for your next seafood feast!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs snow crab legs thawed if frozen
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp old bay seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
  • In a bowl, toss the crab legs with melted butter, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning until evenly coated.
  • Place the crab legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
  • Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until shells are crispy and meat is heated through.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra melted butter for dipping.
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