🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~20 nuggets)

  • 1 lb lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ cup crushed saltine crackers or breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

For Coating

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 egg, beaten

For Frying

  • Vegetable or canola oil

🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Mix Filling
In a bowl, gently combine crab meat, mayo, egg, mustard, Worcestershire, seasoning, crackers, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Mix lightly—don’t break up the crab too much.

2️⃣ Shape
Form into small nugget-sized balls or oval patties.

3️⃣ Bread
Dip each nugget in flour → beaten egg → panko breadcrumbs.

4️⃣ Fry
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.

🔥 Air Fryer Option

  • Spray nuggets lightly with oil.
  • Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.

🥣 Dipping Sauce Ideas

  • Lemon aioli
  • Spicy sriracha mayo
  • Tartar sauce
  • Garlic butter

💡 Tips for Extra Crispiness

  • Chill shaped nuggets 20–30 minutes before frying.
  • Use panko for crunchier texture.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches.