Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHersh’sMaryland Crab Fritters Recipe

Maryland Crab Fritters Recipe

Inspired by Hersh’s
Time1h
Serves4

wood-fired corn, feta, pickled red onion, jalapeño aioli

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Ingredients

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Fritters

Pickled Red Onion

Wood-Fired Corn

Method

Fritters

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fritter Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, corn kernels, flour, crumbled feta cheese, chopped green onions, eggs, baking powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until all ingredients are combined without breaking up the crab meat too much.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter in; it should sizzle and float to the top.

  3. 3

    Fry the Fritters

    Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the fritter mixture into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and set them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Pickled Red Onion

  1. 4

    Pickle the Onions

    In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced red onion, white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and let it cool. Pour the pickling liquid over the onions in a jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Jalapeño Aioli

  1. 5

    Make the Jalapeño Aioli

    In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, finely chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, and salt. Stir until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Wood-Fired Corn

  1. 6

    Prepare the Corn

    Preheat your grill or a wood-fired oven. Husk the corn and brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with salt. Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until it is tender and has nice grill marks. Serve hot.

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