Crab Beignets Recipe
Deliciously fried crab cakes served with a dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Crab Beignets
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, flour, cornmeal, chopped green onions, egg, milk, baking powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it's hot (around 350°F / 175°C).
- 3
Fry the Beignets
Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the crab mixture into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Serve
Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.