Description
These Crab Crunchies are delightful bite-sized snacks made with fresh crab meat, creamy cheeses, and a blend of seasonings, all fried to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or as a tasty appetizer!
Ingredients
- Fresh crab meat
- Creamy cheeses
- Seasonings
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
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### Crab Crunchies Recipe Summary
**Ingredients:**
– Fresh crab meat
– Creamy cheeses
– Seasonings (adjust to taste)
– Optional: hot sauce or cayenne pepper for spice
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Mixture:** Combine crab meat, cheeses, and seasonings in a bowl. Chill the mixture for better handling.
2. **Form the Balls:** Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls.
3. **Fry or Bake:**
– **Frying:** Heat oil and fry the balls until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
– **Baking (Healthier Option):** Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes.
4. **Serve:** Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
### Notes:
– Adjust seasonings to your preference.
– Can be made ahead and frozen; fry from frozen with extra cooking time.
– Baking is a healthier alternative.
### Recipe Details:
– **Prep Time:** 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
– **Cook Time:** 10 minutes
– **Total Time:** 40 minutes (plus chilling time)
– **Yield:** Approximately 24 Crab Crunchies
### Description:
These Crab Crunchies are delightful bite-sized snacks made with fresh crab meat, creamy cheeses, and a blend of seasonings, all fried to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or as a tasty appetizer!
Enjoy making and sharing these tasty treats!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste. If you like it spicier, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- These Crab Crunchies can be made ahead of time and frozen. Just fry them straight from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the cooking time.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the crab balls in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown, instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes