Oven Baked Crab Balls

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by dropping 8 ounces of lump crab meat into a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Start by dropping 8 ounces of lump crab meat into a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Start by dropping 8 ounces of lump crab meat into a mixing bowl.
  4. 4Add a heaping tablespoon of mayonnaise.
  5. 5Add a heaping tablespoon of mayonnaise.
  6. 6Add a heaping tablespoon of mayonnaise.
  7. 7Add a half a cup of crushed Old Bay seasoned goldfish (or panko breadcrumbs).
  8. 8Add a half a cup of crushed Old Bay seasoned goldfish (or panko breadcrumbs).
  9. 9Add a half a cup of crushed Old Bay seasoned goldfish (or panko breadcrumbs).
  10. 10Sprinkle a little bit of Old Bay seasoning.
  11. 11Sprinkle a little bit of Old Bay seasoning.
  12. 12Sprinkle a little bit of Old Bay seasoning.
  13. 13Add a pinch of cayenne.
  14. 14Add a pinch of cayenne.
  15. 15Add a pinch of cayenne.
  16. 16Mix all ingredients with hand mixers until beautifully combined.
  17. 17Mix all ingredients with hand mixers until beautifully combined.
  18. 18Mix all ingredients with hand mixers until beautifully combined.
  19. 19Add some pepper if you forgot earlier and mix one more time.
  20. 20Add some pepper if you forgot earlier and mix one more time.
  21. 21Add some pepper if you forgot earlier and mix one more time.
  22. 22Grab a small handful, roll it into a ball, and drop it onto a greased baking sheet.
  23. 23Grab a small handful, roll it into a ball, and drop it onto a greased baking sheet.
  24. 24Grab a small handful, roll it into a ball, and drop it onto a greased baking sheet.
  25. 25Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 30 minutes or in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  26. 26Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 30 minutes or in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  27. 27Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 30 minutes or in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  28. 28Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  29. 29Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  30. 30Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  31. 31Throw the crab balls straight into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  32. 32Throw the crab balls straight into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  33. 33Throw the crab balls straight into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  34. 34After 10 minutes, broil for a couple of minutes to get them crispy.
  35. 35After 10 minutes, broil for a couple of minutes to get them crispy.
  36. 36After 10 minutes, broil for a couple of minutes to get them crispy.
  37. 37Place the cooked crab balls on a plate.
  38. 38Place the cooked crab balls on a plate.
  39. 39Place the cooked crab balls on a plate.
  40. 40Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top.
  41. 41Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top.
  42. 42Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top.
  43. 43Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  44. 44Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  45. 45Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces lump crab meat
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Old Bay seasoned goldfish, crushed
  • 0.5 cup Old Bay seasoned goldfish, crushed
  • 0.5 cup Old Bay seasoned goldfish, crushed
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • fresh chopped parsley
  • fresh chopped parsley
  • fresh chopped parsley

Equipment

mixing bowlhand mixersgreased baking sheetplate

Tips

  • You can substitute panko breadcrumbs with crushed Old Bay seasoned goldfish for extra flavor.
  • Refrigerate the crab balls for 30 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes before baking for better texture.
  • Broil the crab balls for a couple of minutes after baking to make them extra crispy.