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Best Homemade Crab Crunchies Recipe

Crab Crunchies are golden, crispy seafood bites made with tender crab meat, cream cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb coating. This easy appetizer delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes and is perfect for parties, snacks, or seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb crab meat fresh, canned, or imitation, flaked
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in the crab meat until just combined.
  3. Shape mixture into small balls or patties and refrigerate for 5–10 minutes.
  4. Dip each piece into beaten egg, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F over medium heat.
  6. Fry crab crunchies in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Chilling the shaped crunchies before frying helps them hold their shape and ensures a crisp, golden exterior.