Description
Crab Crunchies are a delightful fusion of crispy textures and juicy crab meat, creating a mouthwatering experience with every bite. The golden-brown exterior gives way to a tender, flavorful filling that bursts with the essence of the sea, complemented by a hint of zesty seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crab Filling:
- 1 cup fresh crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Breading:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- For Frying:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning until well blended.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each crab ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Fry the crab balls in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the crab filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: Use imitation crab meat for a budget-friendly option or swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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