Easy to Make Crab Cake Egg Rolls Recipe
Crab cake egg rolls are my twist on two favorites, combining the rich, savory flavor of Maryland crab cakes with the crispy, golden crunch of egg rolls. This recipe is a fun and unexpected way to enjoy crab, perfect as an appetizer or a unique snack. Every bite is packed with flavor, and when paired with a creamy dipping sauce, it’s downright irresistible. If you love crab cakes, you’ve got to try them in this creative, handheld form!
Ingredients
Crab cake mixture
- 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tbsp blackening seasoning
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- ⅛ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (Tabasco)
KICKIN’ SAUCE
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai chili sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp blackening seasoning
- 1 tsp honey
AIOLI SAUCE
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp blackening seasoning
CRAB CAKE EGG ROLLS
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- Crab cake mixture
- ¼ cup Shredded medium-aged cheddar (optional)
- 4 egg roll wrappers
- 12 cups canola oil
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
MAKE THE CRAB CAKE MIXTURE:
- Pour crab meat into a mixing bowl, being careful not to break up the lumps.
- Add panko breadcrumbs and gently fold them into the crab meat.
- Add the mayo, Old Bay and blackening seasonings, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
- Gently mix to combine crab meat with the wet and dry seasonings, then chill before using.
MAKE THE KICKIN’ SAUCE
- In a smaller bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
MAKE THE AIOLI SAUCE
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together all ingredients until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
MAKE THE CRAB CAKE EGG ROLLS
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
- Add ½ cup of crab mixture to each egg roll wrapper.
- Sprinkle in a few pinches of shredded cheddar on top of the crab mixture. You may skip the cheese if desired.
- Brush the edges of the egg roll wrapper with the egg wash.
- Fold the sides together like an envelope and roll together (firmly, but not too tight) until the crab meat is fully covered by the wrapper.
- In a fryer or deep pan, preheat oil to 350 to 370 F.
- Fry egg rolls for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove egg rolls from the oil and let drain on a paper towel.