Description
Crab Crunchies are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack that transforms any gathering into a celebration. With their golden, crispy exterior and tender crab filling, these delightful bites are irresistible. Perfect for game nights or elegant soirées, they will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- In a bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Gently fold in the egg and panko breadcrumbs until you achieve a moldable mixture.
- Shape into balls or patties about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the Crab Crunchies for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg