Deep Fried Potato Crab Cakes

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Looking for a delightful appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than this deep-fried potato crab cakes recipe. These crispy and flavorful cakes are made with a combination of fresh crab meat and mashed potatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices. The mixture is then formed into patties, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to perfection. Serve these mouthwatering crab cakes with a tangy dipping sauce for an irresistible treat.

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Deep fried potato crab cakes recipe details

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Stretch out your crab cake with a liberal helping of mashed potatoes. Don’t worry, you won’t lose too much flavor. Besides, it’s deep fried so it’s gotta be good.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Makes: 12 crab cakes

• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound fresh crab meat, cartilage removed
• 1/4 cup flour
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1. Stir potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon dried bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt, pepper, and crab together in a bowl. Form into 12 discs.
2. Stir flour and 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs together in a shallow pie pan.
3. Dredge the crab cakes in the flour mixture.
4. Pour 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet or deep fryer and heat to 375 degrees F.
5. Work in batches to fry the crab cakes in the hot oil, 4 to 6 minutes per batch, until the cakes are well browned. Drain on paper towels and serve.