Fried Crab Legs Recipe
We're not talking about common fried foods like fried chicken, red hots, and deep-fried mac and cheese. Instead, we're talking about a delicacy - fried crab legs. If you're a fan of seafood, you'll want to give our fried crab legs recipe a try.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound frozen crab legs
- 1 cup purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Thaw the crab legs by placing them in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight, or by running them under cold water until they are thawed.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third shallow bowl, place the bread crumbs.
- Heat a large saucepan or deep fryer filled with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Coat each crab leg in the flour mixture, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in bread crumbs. Repeat with all of the crab legs.
- Carefully place the coated crab legs into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the crab legs from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve the fried crab legs hot with your choice of dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 170kcal
- Fat: 35 grams
- Protein: 37 grams
- Carbohydrates: 88 grams
- Sodium: 1740 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 240 milligrams
- Saturated fat: 5 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Sugar: 3 grams
