Fried Crab Legs Recipe

Ingredients

Alaskan King Crab Legs, 3
Eggs, 2
Water, 2 tbsp
Flour, 3/4 cup
Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp
Onion Powder, 1/2 tsp
Salt, 1/4 tsp
Pepper, 1/4
Old Bay Seasoning, 1 1/2 tsp (divided)
Cayenne Pepper, 1 tsp (divided)
Panko Breadcrumbs, 3/4cup

Instructions

Step 1

Break apart crab legs with scissors/crackers and remove meat. Place aside.

Step 2

Shells should be discarded.

Step 3

Beat eggs and water until well combined in a shallow dish. Place aside.

Step 4

Prepare flour by mixing it with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, one teaspoon Old Bay, and half a teaspoon cayenne pepper.

Step 5

All ingredients should be added to a mixing bowl and whisked together.

Step 6

Combine remaining Old Bay seasoning, panko, and cayenne pepper in yet another shallow bowl. Leave aside.

Step 7

Mix flour with water and dredge meat in it. Shake off excess flour.

Step 8

Allow excess to drip off both sides after dipping in egg wash.

Step 9

Breading should stick to both sides of the noodle when dipped in the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 10

Turn the bread periodically until golden brown (about 4 minutes) in oil heated to 350-375 degrees.

Step 11

Place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Fried Crab Legs Recipe
Type: Main Dish

Calories: 170 kcal

Cuisine: American

Recipe Yield: 3 servings

Preparation Time: 10M

Cooking Time: 6M

Total Time: 16M