Description
Crab Crunchies are a delightful combination of crispy texture and savory crab flavor, making them the ultimate appetizer for seafood lovers. These golden bites feature a creamy filling of crab meat, cream cheese, and spices, all perfectly coated in crunchy breadcrumbs. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these irresistible snacks are sure to impress your guests. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces like cocktail or tartar sauce for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Dip each ball in beaten egg and roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the coated balls for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Crab Crunchies (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg