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Crispy Famous Crab Bombs Recipe Easy Homemade Seafood Snack

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These crispy crab bombs are a quick and easy seafood snack featuring a tender crab filling encased in a golden, crunchy coating. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a satisfying treat any time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola or peanut oil recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crab filling by gently combining crab meat, mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
  2. Form the crab mixture into small balls about 1.5 inches in diameter, using about 2 tablespoons of mixture per ball. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Coat each crab ball by rolling first in flour, then dipping in eggs, and finally coating evenly with panko breadcrumbs. Press breadcrumbs gently to adhere.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C), about 2-3 inches deep.
  6. Fry crab bombs in batches without overcrowding for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. They should float and feel firm.
  7. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Keep the crab meat in chunks for best texture. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt crab bombs. Drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep coating crispy. Crab bombs can be shaped and coated ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before frying. For gluten-free, substitute panko with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. Baking option: bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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