fried crab claws

A delicious appetizer found in a lot of restaurants in and around New Orleans. Crab claws coated in flour and fried until golden brown are so soft, delicate and sweet and perfect dipped in a favorite sauce.

Fried Crab Claws

Large Eggs

Cup Whole Milk

Teaspoons Hot Sauce

Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Teaspoon Onion Powder

Teaspoons Creole Seasoning, divided

Cup All Purpose Flour

Cup Cornstarch

Cup Cornmeal, white stoneground

Crab Claws (or cocktail crab fingers)

Heat oil in a heavy skillet or pot...

Heat oil in a heavy skillet or pot and bring it to 350°F.

Add the eggs, milk, hot sauce, garlic powder,...

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...

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...

Take the crab claws and dip into the egg mixture (egg wash).

Dip into the flour mixture to coat well...

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...

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...

Allow to drain on a plate lined with paper towels then serve with your favorite dip/ cocktail sauce.

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