Delicious Crab Fritters Recipe

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These crispy and flavorful crab fritters are a perfect appetizer or snack for seafood lovers. Made with fresh lump crab meat, green onions, and spices, these fritters are quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, green onions, mayonnaise, egg, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic powder.
  2. Mix until well combined and form into small patties.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the crab fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve hot with tartar sauce or remoulade sauce for dipping.

Interesting Facts

  • Crab fritters are a popular dish in the Southern United States, especially in coastal regions.
  • You can add diced bell peppers or jalapenos for an extra kick of flavor in these fritters.