Description
Golden and crispy Crab & Corn Fritters made with sweet corn, tender crab meat, and Southern spices. Perfect for an appetizer, seafood side dish, or snack.
Ingredients
– 1 cup lump crab meat
– ¾ cup sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
– ½ cup all-purpose flour
– ¼ cup cornmeal
– 1 large egg
– ¼ cup milk or buttermilk
– 2 green onions, sliced
– 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
– ½ tsp baking powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Oil for frying
– Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir in the egg and milk until just combined.
3. Gently fold in crab, corn, green onions, and parsley.
4. Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
6. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.
Notes
– For extra flavor, add diced red bell peppers or jalapeños.
– Serve with remoulade, tartar sauce, or sriracha mayo.
– Best eaten fresh for maximum crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
Keywords: crab corn fritters, seafood fritters, Southern fritters, crispy crab cakes, easy appetizer recipe, seafood snack