Best 8 Crunchy Crab Puffs Recipes

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Indulge in a crispy and flavorful seafood delight with our Crunchy Crab Puffs! These bite-sized morsels are a perfect appetizer or snack, packed with succulent crab meat and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. Discover the art of creating these golden-brown puffs with our step-by-step guide, ensuring a crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior.

In addition to the classic crab puffs, we'll take you on a culinary adventure with three other tempting variations:

1. **Cheesy Crab Puffs:** For cheese enthusiasts, this recipe combines shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, resulting in a gooey and irresistible center.

2. **Spicy Crab Puffs:** Craving a kick of heat? This variation incorporates a blend of chili powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika, adding a delightful spicy twist.

3. **Crab and Corn Puffs:** Craving a summery twist? This recipe features a vibrant combination of crab meat and sweet corn, creating a burst of flavors in every bite.

Whether you prefer the classic flavor or are looking for something more adventurous, our Crunchy Crab Puffs recipes have got you covered. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these crispy, delectable treats!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB PUFFS



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If you're looking for a scrumptious way to get a party started, bring out a tray of these cheesy crab puffs. They bake up golden brown and taste wonderful right out of the oven. Try serving them with soup instead of bread or crackers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, mustard, salt, cumin and hot pepper sauce to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until smooth and shiny. Stir in the cheese and crab., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 23-26 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRUNCHY CRAB PUFFS



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Easy, crunchy, very good! Can use 1-2 stalks of chopped celery in place of water chestnuts but I think that makes these rather ordinary.

Provided by SB61287

Categories     Crab

Time 10m

Yield 30 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
8 ounces swiss cheese, grated
0.5 (7 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped
1 small onion, grated
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 -1 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Divide each biscuit into thirds. Place on a baking sheet. Blend remaining ingredients & spoon onto each biscuit section. Bake 10 minutes or until puffy & browned.

EASY CRAB PUFFS



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Easy crab and cream cheese filling for these cream puff pastries make a impressive appetizer for any occasion.

Provided by N Morski

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
½ cup salted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash soy sauce
1 (12 ounce) package imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add flour; stir to form a ball. Remove from the heat and add eggs all at once; stir until smooth.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffs are a nice golden brown and hollow sounding, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, sour cream, celery, onion, garlic powder, and soy sauce until smooth. Mix in crab.
  • Fill cooled puff pastries with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CRAB PUFFS



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These decadent deep-fried puffs are filled with crabmeat and cream cheese. Dip them in your favorite Asian-style sauce and loosen your belt buckle!

Provided by TISHNERIC

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart oil for deep frying
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 (16 ounce) packages small won ton wrappers

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cooked crabmeat, cream cheese and garlic salt.
  • Roll a small amount of the crabmeat mixture inside each won ton wrapper and seal.
  • In small batches, carefully place won tons into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 695.5 mg

PARTY CRAB PUFFS



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I received this recipe years ago from my grandmother. She also told me to have fun being creative and experimenting in the kitchen. My friends request these little puffs at every gathering. -Jean Bevilacqua, Rhododendron, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING:
4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. , In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Just before serving, spoon 1 teaspoonful filling into each puff; sprinkle with parsley if desired. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRAB PUFFS



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I'm not sure where I got this from, but I have been making it for a few years. My family and friends love them and always request them at parties.

Provided by bobchile

Categories     Crab

Time 13m

Yield 30-40 Puffs

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package wonton skins
8 ounces cream cheese
7 1/2 ounces crabmeat
2 teaspoons breadcrumbs
2 drops sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except wanton skins.
  • Fill wanton squares with 1 teaspoon of mixture.
  • Fold over making triangles.
  • Moisten to seal the edges.
  • Use water or egg.
  • Fry in oil for 3 minutes or until browned and puffed.
  • Turn once.
  • Serve with Chinese Mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 84.6, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.8

EASY CRAB PUFFS



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this is an awesome recipe. I'm not sure where it came from, but I make it all the time, and it's so simple.

Provided by meatymeatball

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 48 quarters

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 ounce) jar old English cheese, made by kraft (velveeta or any other cheese spread will work also)
6 English muffins, sliced
1 can real crabmeat or 1 can imitation crabmeat
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • combine cheese, crab meat (drained),garlic salt, mayonnaise, and butter/margerine.
  • you may need to beat it with an electric mixer to make it semi-smooth.
  • spread evenly between the english muffins halves.
  • cut each half of english muffin into quarters.
  • place the quarters on a baking sheet.
  • bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until slightly brown.

CRAB PUFFS



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Fried capers and parsley cut through the richness of these mini crab puffs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced shallot (from 2 shallots)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 ounces lump crabmeat
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley plus 1/4 cup whole leaves, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons large brine-packed capers, rinsed and dried, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Add milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, whisking often, until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add crabmeat, Parmesan, minced parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne. Remove from heat, and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool completely. (Cooled mixture can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
  • Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. Shape cooled crabmeat mixture into 1-inch balls. Working with 1 ball at a time, coat in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs. Transfer to rack. Repeat with remaining balls. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 4 inches of oil in a large, heavy pot until it reaches 375 degrees. Working in batches, fry crab balls, turning once, until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. (Adjust heat as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature.) Using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer crab puffs to paper towels to drain, and immediately season with salt.
  • Reduce heat until oil reaches 350 degrees. Fry capers for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. Fry parsley leaves for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. (The capers and parsley may cause the hot oil to spatter when added to the pot.) Sprinkle puffs with capers and parsley. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Make sure your crab meat is fresh and flakey. Fresh crab meat will yield the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the puffs tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the puffs. Overcooked puffs will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the puffs hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give crab puffs a try. You won't be disappointed.

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