AIR-FRYER CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD

Air-Fryer Crab au Gratin Spread image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.