Crab Crunchies Golden Bites Crisp (Print View)
Golden-crisp crab bites coated in seasoned panko and ready for dipping. Perfect fresh and crunchy snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g fresh lump crab meat, drained
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60 g panko breadcrumbs
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1 large egg, beaten
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30 g all-purpose flour
→ Seasonings
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2.5 ml garlic powder
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2.5 ml onion powder
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2.5 ml paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ For Cooking and Serving
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Neutral oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
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Dipping sauce of choice (e.g., tartar sauce or garlic butter, optional)
# Directions:
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Gently drain and pat the crab meat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Break apart any large clusters to ensure even-sized pieces for breading.
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In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Place flour in a separate shallow dish. In a third bowl, beat the egg until smooth.
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Lightly dust crab pieces with flour. Dip each piece into the beaten egg until fully coated. Next, press the crab into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even, crunchy coating on all sides.
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Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the breaded crab pieces in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, turning gently with tongs until golden brown and crisp on all sides. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Transfer the fried crab pieces to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.
# Notes:
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Use panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch and maintain medium-high oil temperature to prevent burning. Drain crab well to ensure coating adheres evenly.