Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsHops Burger BarFried Crab Cake Balls Recipe

Fried Crab Cake Balls Recipe

Inspired by Hops Burger Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Served with house dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cake Balls

Method

Preparation and Cooking

  1. 1

    Make the Crab Cake Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Balls

    Take a small amount of the crab mixture and form it into a ball, about the size of a golf ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

  4. 4

    Fry the Crab Cake Balls

    Carefully drop the crab cake balls into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the fried crab cake balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

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