Do not be crabby, these soft shell crabs crisp up beautifully in the air fryer without the messy deep-frying oil. The circulating air gets the legs perfectly crunchy while keeping the inside tender. It is a shell of a good time!
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Temp
390°F
Time
10 min
Flip?
Halfway
Prep
10 min
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Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
Clean crabs and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
Lightly spray with oil and season generously on both sides.
Place in the basket belly side up.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Flip carefully and cook for another 5 minutes until crispy.