Air-Fryer Crab au Gratin Spread

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min. YIELD: about 2 cups.

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

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

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 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.

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