Creating delightful crab crunchies is simple if you follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, ensuring the crab meat is free from shells.
2. Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
3. Form Mixtures: Gently mix until well combined but be careful not to break the crab meat too much.
4. Shape the Mixture: Using your hands, form small balls or patties, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
5. Heat Oil: In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. If baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Fry the Crunchies: Carefully place the formed crab crunchies into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
7. Bake Alternative: If baking, spray the tops with cooking spray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Drain Excess Oil: Once cooked, transfer crab crunchies onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. Cool: Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

These steps will ensure that you create scrumptious crab crunchies that everyone will adore!