In a medium bowl, combine the crab, bread crumbs, eggs, pepper, flour, parsley, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper until blended.
Shape the mixture into 8 round cakes.
In a medium skillet, heat the oil.
Add the cakes and brown on each side, about 1-2 minutes. Continue cooking, covered, over medium-low heat, turning occasionally until fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes on each side.