Description
Crispy crab cake egg rolls blend Maryland’s seafood charm with Asian-inspired crunch, creating an irresistible fusion appetizer. Delicate crabmeat, creamy cheese, and zesty seasonings nestle inside golden-brown wrappers, promising a memorable culinary adventure for adventurous palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) crabmeat
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Wrapping and Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed Ritz crackers
- 6 egg roll wrappers
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water (for sealing the egg rolls)
Instructions
- Create a flavorful base by whisking egg, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and fresh parsley in a mixing bowl.
- Gently incorporate crushed Ritz crackers and crabmeat into the mixture, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Chill the crab mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and firm up the texture.
- Position egg roll wrappers diagonally on a clean work surface, preparing to transform them into crispy parcels.
- Moisten wrapper edges with water to create a secure seal for the filling.
- Carefully place a precise portion of crab mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- Expertly fold the bottom point over the filling, then tuck in side corners to create a neat envelope.
- Roll the wrapper tightly, sealing the final edge with a dab of water to prevent unraveling.
- Preheat air fryer to 375F (190C), creating the perfect environment for golden, crispy egg rolls.
- Lightly mist assembled egg rolls with cooking spray to enhance crispiness.
- Arrange egg rolls in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other for even cooking.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior.
- Remove when the egg rolls are crisp, golden, and heated thoroughly.
- Serve immediately while hot and crunchy, ready to delight taste buds with their maritime-inspired crunch.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to help bind ingredients and prevent falling apart during cooking.
- Use fresh, high-quality lump crabmeat for the best texture and flavor in your egg rolls.
- Avoid overstuffing wrappers to ensure crispy, evenly cooked exterior and prevent tearing.
- For gluten-free version, swap Ritz crackers with gluten-free breadcrumbs and use rice paper wrappers instead of traditional egg roll wrappers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg