Crunchy fried crab balls recipe

The snacks are what you remember most about the big game with an even greater feast. Fried meals go a long way since they’re simple to prepare and very crispy, not to mention the variety of selections available. Perhaps you’d want to vary the traditional chicken nibbles or add something new to the snack table? These crunchy fried crab balls are really easy to prepare and look fantastic on that snack table you’ve set up for your guests.

Crunchy fried crab balls tips

You can use traditional panko crumbs, but Asian panko crumbs are finer and frequently much simpler to work with. Try to use one hand for the wet components and the other for the dry while dredging the balls in the egg and crumbs mixes. These balls go well with tartar sauce or a mustard-garlic aoli. They are delicious hot or cold and go well with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and maybe some chips.

You can also use prawn meat or even some good ol’ fish for these balls.

Deep-fried food is a wonderful way to go if you’re organising a game day. This weekend, try these crunchy fried crab balls with your friends.

Crunchy fried crab balls recipe

Recipe by Gary Dunn

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Global

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 200g crab meat

• 100g white breadcrumbs

• salt and pepper

• 1 egg yolk

• lemon juice

• 1 whole egg

• browned breadcrumbs or panko crumbs

• vegetable oil for frying

Method

• Chop crab meat finely, with the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, egg yolk and lemon juice. Beat until smooth. Divide into 8 portions and shape each into a ball.
• Beat egg and coat each ball twice with egg and browned breadcrumbs. Fry in batches for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on crumpled kitchen paper and serve hot or cold.