Easy Baked Crab Balls
You can whip these easy baked crab balls up super fast for a simple little appetizer for any dinner party or fancy Friday meal.
Print
Pin
Share on Facebook
Servings: 8 crab balls
Calories: 52kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1 heaping tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)
- ½ cup panko (plus more if needed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Neutral oil (for greasing)
- 2 teaspoons freshly minced parsley, optional, for serving
Instructions
Make the crab balls:
- Preheat oven to 450ºF. Grease a baking sheet with neutral oil.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. If the crab meat seems very loose, add a few shakes more panko.
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, squeezing each crab ball if needed, to ensure they stay together. Place them on the greased baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer for 10 minutes.
Bake the crab balls:
- Transfer to the oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn on the broiler and broil the tops of the crab balls until they're golden brown and crisp on top. Remove from the oven.
To serve:
- Arrange the crab balls on a serving platter and sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 276mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin C: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @triedandtruerecipes or tag #triedandtruerecipes so I can feature you in my feed!