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Crab Crunchies

Delicious Crab Crunchies: Your New Favorite Seafood Snack

Crab Crunchies are a quick, easy, and delicious seafood snack that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Crab Meat Use fresh lump crab meat for best flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Consider a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs/Panko Panko provides extra crunch.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder No substitutes necessary.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Can omit for a milder flavor.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Cayenne can be used for more heat.
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper
  • ¼ cup Flour For dusting to help adhere egg.
For Cooking
  • ½ cup Oil Use a neutral oil for frying.
For Serving
  • Dipping Sauces Suggested sauces: tartar, garlic butter.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining and gently patting dry the crab meat.
  2. In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dust crab meat lightly with flour, then dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Fry breaded crab pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer fried crab crunchies to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve immediately with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 4piecesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These crab crunchies are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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