Crab Cake Poppers
Crab Cake Poppers are crispy, bite-sized seafood appetizers loaded with tender crab meat, savory seasonings, and fresh herbs. These golden crab bites are perfect for parties, game day snacks, holiday appetizers, or easy seafood starters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: 45–60 minutes
- Yield: 20 to 24 poppers
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying or cooking spray for baking/air frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, green onions, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently mix until the ingredients are just combined, being careful not to break apart the crab meat too much.
- Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
- Place the crab cake poppers in the refrigerator and chill for 20 to 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Cook using your preferred method:
- Pan-Fry: Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp and golden.
- Air Fry: Air fry at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve warm with tartar sauce, remoulade, lemon aioli, cocktail sauce, or fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Lump crab meat provides the best texture and flavor.Panko breadcrumbs create an extra crispy coating.Chilling the mixture before cooking helps prevent the poppers from falling apart.Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a spicy kick.Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain crispiness.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/crab-cake-poppers/
