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.