Description

Crab Crunchies are crispy, golden seafood bites made with tender crab meat, creamy cheese filling, and a crunchy breadcrumb coating. These easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers deliver restaurant-quality flavor right at home and are perfect for parties, snacks, or seafood lovers.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls or small patties.
Dip each piece into the beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook crab crunchies for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Drain crab meat well before mixing to prevent soggy texture. Freezing shaped balls for 10 minutes before coating helps them hold together during cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 pieces
Calories: 232
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 642mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 58mg

Keywords: crab crunchies, crab appetizer, crispy crab bites