Spicy Crunchy Crab Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crab Mixture
Crunchy Coating
Frying
Method
Crab Mixture Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Chill Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the crab mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Crunchy Coating Preparation
- 3
Mix Coating Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
Coating and Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (approximately 350°F or 175°C).
- 5
Form Crab Balls
Using your hands, form the chilled crab mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 6
Coat the Crab Balls
Roll each crab ball in the panko coating mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
- 7
Fry the Crab Balls
Carefully place the coated crab balls into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 8
Drain Excess Oil
Remove the fried crab balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
