Best 2 Fried Crab Claws Recipes

FRIED CRAB CLAWS

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet or large pot and bring it to 350°F.
• Add the eggs, milk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 teaspoon of the Creole seasoning to a small mixing bowl, and whisk well to combine.
• Add the flour, cornmeal, corn starch and other 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning to another large mixing bowl and mix well.
• Take the crab claws and dip into the egg mixture (egg wash).
• Dip into the flour mixture to coat well and put onto a plate until they're all coated.
• Once the vegetable oil has reached 350°F on a frying thermometer drop the crab claws in. Move them around a little with your slotted spoon so they don't stick together. Remove after about 3 minutes. They'll be a nice golden brown in color.
• Allow to drain on a plate lined with paper towels then serve with your favorite dip/ cocktail sauce.

FRIED CRAB CLAWS RECIPE

Steps:

• Directions for batter In a 1-quart mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Whisk with a wire whip to ensure mixture is well blended. Set aside Directions for breading In a 1-quart mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Set aside. Directions for frying In a home-style deep fryer, such as a Fry Daddy or Fry Baby, preheat oil according to manufacturer's directions or to 375° F. Place crab claws in batter mixture and allow to sit 10-15 minutes. Drain all excess liquid from crab claws and bread well in yellow corn flour. Shake off all excess breading and deep fry a few dozen at a time until claws turn golden brown and float to top of frying unit. Remove and drain on paper towels and serve hot with cocktail or tartar sauce. *NOTE: Yellow corn flour may be found in most gourmet shops or food stores. It may be packaged and pre-seasoned as a seafood breading mix such as fish fry. If unavailable in your area, plain flour or equal parts flour and yellow corn meal may be substituted.