Frozen Lobster Cakes In Air Fryer

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You’ll love these Frozen Lobster Cakes In The Air Fryer for a tasty appetizer, lunch, or dinner! Breaded lobster cakes come out of the air fryer extra crispy and gold brown.

fork holding piece of Lobster Cakes

Air Fryer Frozen Lobster Cakes

The air fryer is the ultimate appliance to cook frozen lobster cakes! It takes less time than the oven and adds no extra fat while crisping the cakes up to perfection. Just add the frozen lobster cakes to the air fryer basket and heat until crisp and ready!

And it’s super convenient that you don’t need to thaw out the lobster cakes– the air fryer cooks them straight from frozen. Such a time-saver! We like to keep a package of these in the freezer to pull out for guests or even a quick dinner idea. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice and a side salad for a complete, delicious meal.

air fryer opened to show lobster cakes inside

Looking for more seafood dishes cooked to perfection in the air fryer? Check these out: Air Fryer Frozen Seafood Medley Mix, Air Fryer Frozen Seapak Clam Strips, and Frozen Salmon Burgers In Air Fryer. You’ll love the air fryer for cooking delicious seafood entrees straight from frozen.

Air Fryer Lobster Cakes on a plate

How To Make Frozen Lobster Cakes In Air Fryer

No need to defrost– the air fryer cooks these lobster cakes from frozen.

Open the air fryer and place the lobster cakes inside the basket. Close up the air fryer.

package of lobster cakes in front of air fryer

Cook at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. When the lobster cakes are done cooking, remove them with a spatula.

Place lobster cakes on a serving platter and enjoy!

frozen lobster cakes in air fryer basket

Cooking Tips

  • Be sure to add the lobster cakes to the air fryer basket in a single layer for the most even cooking/browning
  • Optional: you can flip the lobster cakes halfway through cooking time
  • Try serving these lobster cakes with a tasty sauce or dip

package of frozen lobster cakes

How Long Do You Cook Frozen Lobster Cakes In The Air Fryer?

Good news- frozen lobster cakes do not need to be thawed before cooking in the air fryer. Just add to the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until lobster cakes are crispy and golden brown. There is no need to flip them over halfway though cooking time, although you can certainly do so if you prefer.

air fryer basket with frozen lobster cakes inside

What To Serve With Frozen Lobster Cakes In Air Fryer

These crispy lobster cakes would be perfectly alongside a fresh green salad like Spring Mix Salad, Kale Salad Recipe With Raisins And Sunflower Seeds, or Spinach Strawberry Feta Salad Recipe.

air fryer opened to show crispy lobster cakes cooking inside

And what about a homemade sauce to serve atop these delicious seafood cakes? Try an easy recipe like Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe (Fresh Italian Homemade Pesto, Best Ever!), Creamy Garlic Yogurt Dill Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe.

hand holding air fryer basket with easy dinner lobster cakes inside

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Frozen Lobster Cakes In Air Fryer

You'll love these Frozen Lobster Cakes In The Air Fryer for a tasty appetizer, lunch, or dinner! Breaded lobster cakes come out of the air fryer extra crispy and gold brown.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Seafood
Keyword: Frozen Lobster Cakes In Air Fryer
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 5 servings

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Ingredients

  • 5 frozen lobster cakes

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Instructions

  • No need to defrost-- the air fryer cooks these lobster cakes from frozen. Open the air fryer and place the lobster cakes inside the basket. Close up the air fryer.
  • Cook at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. When the lobster cakes are done cooking, remove them with a spatula.
  • Place lobster cakes on a serving platter and enjoy!

Notes

  • Be sure to add the lobster cakes to the air fryer basket in a single layer for the most even cooking/browning
  • Optional: you can flip the lobster cakes halfway through cooking time
  • Try serving these lobster cakes with a tasty sauce or dip
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One Comment

  1. 5 stars
    These lobster cakes are so easy to cook in the air fryer and taste amazing! Perfect for a quick dinner.

5 from 1 vote

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