Simple Wild Crab Fritters Recipe
These Crab Fritters are the perfect finger food for any gathering! They are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and have irresistible flavors!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. wild crab meat
- ½ tsp. sea salt or to taste
- 1 tsp Johnny’s seasoning salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper or to taste
- ½ cup homemade mayonnaise
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cut wild crab meat into smaller pieces.
- Place cut crab meat into a medium bowl and mix in all the ingredients except the flour and parsley. Then mix in the flour and parsley until all well incorporated.
- I prefer for the mixture to be refrigerated for at least an hour, so all the meat can soak in the flavors of the seasonings (this is optional if you're short on time, you may form and sauté fritter right away).
- Form fritters into small patties, about 1.5 inches (4 cin diameter. Warm a pan to med/high heat and sauté fritters for a couple of minutes on each side for the patty to hold together (since the crab meat is already cookeor until light golden brown.
- Remove sautéed fritters onto plated lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve wild crab fritters with your favorite side dish, salad, or beverage
Notes
- For the best crab fritters, make sure to use wild crab meat. It has a sweet, delicate flavor that really makes a difference in your fritters.
- Don't skip the step of refrigerating the fritter mixture. This allows the crab meat to soak in all the delicious flavors of the seasonings, making your fritters even more delicious.
- When forming your fritters, aim for small patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter. This size is perfect for ensuring that the fritters cook evenly and hold together well.
- Warm your pan to medium-high heat before sautéeing the fritters. This helps them develop a lovely golden brown crust while staying tender and juicy on the inside.
- Serve your wild crab fritters with your favorite side dish, salad, or beverage for a complete meal. We recommend a refreshing cucumber salad or a side of crispy sweet potato fries.