Ingredients
– 1 pound crab meat, cooked and shredded
– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 2 green onions, finely chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– Oil for frying
Instructions
Creating these amazing Crab Crunchies is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
2. Shape the Mixture: With your hands, form small balls or patties from the crab mixture, ensuring they hold together well.
3. Set Up Breading Stations: Place the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in another, and keep a plate ready for the breaded Crab Crunchies.
4. Bread the Crab Balls: Take each crab ball, roll it in the flour, dip it in the egg, and then coat it with more panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
5. Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet, heat your cooking oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
6. Fry the Crab Crunchies: Carefully drop in the breaded crab balls, a few at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
7. Drain Excess Oil: Once fried to perfection, remove the Crab Crunchies and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil.
8. Repeat: Continue with the remaining crab mixture until all have been cooked.
9. Cool Slightly: Let them cool for a few minutes before serving, as they will be quite hot inside.
10. Garnish: Optionally, you could sprinkle some finely chopped herbs or serve with lemon wedges for added freshness.
Following these steps will help you achieve perfectly crispy and delightful Crab Crunchies every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 18g