🦀 Air Fryer Hot Crab Dip

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided

• 8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked through

• 2 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)

• Crackers, baguette slices, or celery sticks for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dip

1. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, and garlic until smooth.

2. Fold in ¾ cup shredded cheese and crab meat gently.

2️⃣ Air Fry

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.

2. Transfer dip to a small oven-safe dish that fits your air fryer basket.

3. Top with remaining ¼ cup shredded cheese.

4. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden on top.

3️⃣ Serve

• Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

• Serve hot with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh veggie sticks.

✨ Tips & Variations

• Extra cheesy: Sprinkle Parmesan or pepper jack on top before air frying.

• Spicy kick: Add ½ tsp cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce to the dip.

• Make ahead: Prepare the dip ahead, refrigerate, then air fry when ready to serve.

If you want, I can also make a super crispy, golden-brown air fryer crab dip balls recipe — bite-sized and perfect for parties.