Crab & Avocado Fritters
Submitted by artemis13
Crispy golden crab and avocado fritters with salsa and green onions, fried to a crunch outside while staying creamy inside. Makes 4 dozen party-ready bites you can prep ahead.
YIELD
4 dozenPREP
15 minCOOK
5 minREADY
These little golden fritters are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you can set it down.
Two pounds of crab meat mixed with buttery avocado chunks, spicy salsa, and green onions get shaped into balls, chilled until firm, then fried to a shattering crisp.
The best part? You can form them a full day ahead and freeze them. They go straight from the freezer into the hot oil, no thawing needed, which makes them a lifesaver for entertaining.
Party Prep Tips
- Chill the mixture at least 3 hours before frying. Cold fritters hold their shape in the oil instead of falling apart.
- Don’t crowd the skillet. Fry in small batches so the oil temperature stays steady and every fritter crisps evenly.
- Dice the avocado into small, uniform pieces. Quarter-inch cubes melt into pockets of creaminess inside each fritter without turning to mush.
- Serve with extra salsa or a squeeze of lime for a bright, acidic contrast to the rich, crispy bites.
Ingredients
Directions
Line baking sheet with parchment.
Combine crab, 1 cup green onions and avocado in large bowl.
Mix eggs, salsa and salt; add to crab.
Mix in breadcrumbs.
Form mixture into 1½ inch balls. Place on prepared sheet. Cover with plastic and refrigerate 3 hours. (Can be prepared one day ahead and frozen. Do not thaw before cooking.) Preheat oven to lowest setting. Line another baking sheet with paper towels. Pour oil into large skillet to depth of 3 inches. Heat to 350℉ (180℃). Dust fritters with flour. Carefully add to oil in batches (do not crowd) and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side for refrigerated fritters and about 3 minutes per side for frozen. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to prepared sheet and keep warm in oven until all are cooked. Garnish with green onion slivers and serve immediately.
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