Crab Fritters

Updated: Aug 12, 2021 to include new step-by-step photos, clarified instructions, and/or improved tips for best results.· by Sarah Mock· 14 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

This is the easiest crab corn fritters recipe ever! With the help of a box of jiffy corn muffin mix this delicious corn fritter recipe is ready for summer parties, backyard barbecues or even game day!

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If you are having a crab party you will also want to make Maryland Crab soup and if you are having a Baltimore themed crab party you must have a Lemon peppermint stick to share with your guests.

What dips can you serve with the fritters?

I like the fritters fresh out of the fryer with a heavy sprinkling of Old bay but here are some other suggestions.

Honey
Sriracha mayonnaise
Ayoli
Sour Cream
Melted butter
Ketchup - this was my kids suggestion... not mine.

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Ingredients to make crab corn fritters:

cornbread mix (Jiffy used in this recipe)
flour - app pourpose works for this recipe.
whole kernel corn, drained
Old Bay Seasoning
egg
tonic water
Oil for frying

How to make the Fritters

Preheat 2" of vegetable oil or a deep fryer to 350.
Blend the corn bread mix, flour, Old Bay seasoning.
Beat the egg and add it to the dry ingredients.
Add to the tonic water and fold into the batter
Gently fold in the crab.
Using a small cookie scoop, drop the fritters into deep fryer or skillet.
Cook 1 - 2minutes on both sides.
Drain on paper towel. Dust with additional old bay seasoning to serve.

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Sarah Mock

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This is the easiest crab corn fritters recipe ever! With the help of a box of jiffy corn muffin mix this delicious corn fritter recipe is ready for summer parties, backyard barbecues or even game day!

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3 Fritters

Ingredients

▢ 1 8.5 oz box Box corn bread mix (Jiffy used in this recipe)
▢ 1 can 8-¾ oz. whole kernel corn, drained
▢ 1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
▢ 2 Egg
▢ ¼ Cup Sour Cream
▢ 8 ounces crab meat picked clean
▢ Oil for frying

Instructions

Preheat 2" of vegetable oil or a deep fryer to 350.
Oil for frying
Blend the corn bread mix, flour, Old Bay seasoning.
1 8.5 oz box Box corn bread mix (Jiffy used in this recipe), 1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
Beat the egg and add it to the dry ingredients.
2 Egg
Add to the tonic water and fold into the batter
Gently fold in the crab.
8 ounces crab meat
Using a small cookie scoop, into deep fryer or skillet.
Cook 1 - 2minutes on both sides.
Drain on paper towel. Dust with additional old bay seasoning to serve.

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How to reheat crab corn fritters.

On the off chance that you have leftover crab fritters, I have found the best way to reheat crab corn fritters is in an air fryer. Set the heat of your air fryer to 400 and reheat the crab corn fritters for 3-4 minutes. I would not recommend reheating crab corn fritters in the microwave. I find that microwaving them makes them too hard for my taste.

Do I have to use canned corn in crab corn fritters?

You do not have to use canned corn in this crab corn fritter recipe. The canned corn is just for convenience. Feel free to use corn freshly cut off of the cob or even freezer corn will work well. Follow my easy instructions on how to freeze corn.