Air-Fryer Crab au Gratin Spread

Name: Air-Fryer Crab au Gratin Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth; 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs; Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Suzanne Zick, Maiden, North Carolina

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

I love to serve this warm, comforting appetizer any time we have a get-together with family or friends. It's easy to whip up with convenient canned crab. —Suzanne Zick, Maiden, North Carolina

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Yield:about 2 cups

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables

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Directions

1
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and paprika until smooth. Gradually add cream, milk and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in crab, mushrooms and chives; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish that fits in air fryer.

2
Preheat air fryer to 375°. Melt remaining 1 teaspoon butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Place baking dish in air fryer. Cook until mixture is bubbly, 8-10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with crackers and vegetables. If desired, sprinkle with additional minced chives.