Description
Crab Crunchies are a crispy and irresistible seafood appetizer, perfect for impressing your guests at any gathering. With rich flavors of crab meat and a delightful crunch, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all the necessary items for the Crab Crunchies.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls or mounds and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the crab balls until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Store Crab Crunchies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For freezer storage, freeze individual crunchies until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg