Description
Crab Crunchies are a delightful seafood treat that combines tender crab meat with crispy, golden exteriors for a flavor explosion in every bite. These easy-to-make bites are perfect as appetizers for parties or as a savory snack at home. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, green onions, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice. Gently mix until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry the crab bites in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with cocktail sauce or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab crunchy (30g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg