Delicious Baked Crab Bombs Recipe for Irresistible Appetizers

Delicious Baked Crab Bombs recipe for ultimate party appetizers that are flavorful, quick to make, and perfect for any occasion.

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baked Crab Bombs, Crab Recipes, Easy Appetizers, Irresistible Appetizers, party appetizers, Seafood Appetizers

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Chilling Time: 10

Total Time: 35

Servings: pieces

Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Baking Sheet
Oven

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 cup Lump Crab Meat Fresh crab meat is best
1/4 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat mayo for richer texture
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Powder Optional, adjust to taste

For the Crunch

1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Add more if mixture is loose
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Baking

1 tablespoon Neutral Oil For greasing the baking sheet

Optional Garnish

1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped

Instructions

Steps

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and grease a baking sheet with neutral oil.
Combine lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne powder, and panko in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Form the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the greased baking sheet.
Chill the formed balls in the freezer for 10 minutes to help firm them up.
Bake crab bombs in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftover crab bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze uncooked crab bombs for up to 3 months.

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