Description
Delicious crab crunchies that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat (preferably lump)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil works best)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional dipping sauce (such as tartar or garlic butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Meat: Drain and pat dry the crab meat to remove excess moisture.
- Breading the Crab: In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg. Lightly coat the crab meat with flour, then dip into the egg wash, followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Fry the Crab Crunchies: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the crab pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Garnish: Remove the cooked crab crunchies from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve the Crab Crunchies with a dipping sauce like tartar sauce or garlic butter, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a healthier option, consider baking the crab crunchies instead of frying.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the crab crunchies to avoid sogginess.
- Pair with a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg