Cheesy Crab Poppers
- MAKES
- 30
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
When you're craving the cheesy-fried goodness of a popper, but want something a little different from the average jalapeno popper, make these Cheesy Crab Poppers. They're crispy, cheesy, and have just a light kick to 'em, making them the perfect party appetizer.
What You'll Need
- 1 (8-1/2-ounce) package corn muffin mix
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) container lump crab meat, drained well
- 2 cups vegetable oil
What to Do
- In a large bowl, combine corn muffin mix, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, egg, milk, scallions, salt and cayenne pepper; mix well. Gently stir in crab meat until combined. Form mixture into 1-1/2-inch balls.
- In a deep skillet or soup pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add several crab balls to oil, making sure not to overcrowd. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Place on paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining crab balls. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 30
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 124
- Calories from Fat 64
- Total Fat 7.1g 11 %
- Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
- Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
- Protein 7.4g 15 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
- Sodium 237mg 10 %
- Total Carbohydrates 7.6g 3 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
- Sugars 2.0g 0 %
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Janet
Dec 27, 2019
Can these be cooked in an airfryer? If so time and temp please.
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 01, 2020
Hi ther! Crab poppers can be cooked in air fryer. I would cook at 380 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden on all sides and cheesy in center. Plus spray with cooking spray first before air frying.
Rnbowgrl
Sep 28, 2018
How fun this is...it's kinda like a deluxe version of a traditional hushpuppy minus the onion. (which might also work in this recipe) Crab goes so well with cream cheese but I've never thought to have it with cheddar as well...I'll definitely have to give it a try because I really love everything about cheddar and the sharper it is, the better in my book! You can probably even make little patties out of the mixture and garnish them with a salad or coleslaw to lighten it up a touch.
Janet
Mar 22, 2017
Please, please, please put nutritional information with every recipe.
Test Kitchen Team
Mar 23, 2017
Hi there! We're currently in the process of adding Nutritional Information to all of our recipes. If you're looking for recipes that already include this information, head on over to our other website, www.everydaydiabeticrecipes.com. :) Enjoy!
jpeterpan 5455660
Jan 31, 2017
Would have been a bonus if they would've included the recipe for the dip "they" used.
Test Kitchen Team
Feb 01, 2017
Hi there! In this recipe, we used Joe's Stone Crab Mustard Sauce for dipping. :) You can find that recipe here: http://www.mrfood.com/Relishes-Sauces-Seasonings/Joes-Stone-Crab-Mustard-Sauce-3389 Enjoy!
marleneprice
Mar 15, 2017
sorry, didn't mean to click on your comment, just the one above, They didn't make It and rated it NOT useful
RachelAnne
Dec 15, 2016
These sound amazing. My sister would love these. I'll have to make them for her!
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