Battered Fried Crab Sticks Recipe 45

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees.
• Unwrap crabsticks and line them on foil or a plate.
• Whisk together eggs and milk to create egg wash.
• Dredge crab stick in flour; one at a time. (Coat evevly).
• Then dredge the crabstick in egg wash. (coat evenly).
• Now roll the crabstick in the panko breadcrumbs until completely covered.
• Repeat steps 4 thru 6 for about two or three more crabsticks.
• Deep fry at 350 degrees for about 2 minutes, turning over once. (Do not overcook, as the crab meat will begin to separate into strips.).
• While these are cooking, prepare the remaining crabsticks.
• NOTE: Do not overcrowd or cook all at once. Fry in batches for best results.

Steps:

• Sift flour and soda into bowl and gradually add water and mix to a smooth thin batter of coating consistency.
• Dipped thawed crab/seafood sticks into batter and then drop into hot oil and fry until golden brown and then drain on absorbent paper.
• Serve hot with Chilli Sauce as a dipping sauce.
• CHILLI SAUCE - combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, stir over a gentle heat until heated through.

Steps:

• For the crab sticks, estimate 1-2 sticks per serving as appetizers, or 6-8 sticks per serving as a main dish.
• Whisk together the eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Place the flour in a bowl, and the panko in another bowl. Place a sheet of foil or parchment paper on the counter then unwrap the crab sticks and place on the foil. (And you can see I already had 4 sticks coated already when I took the photo.)
• For pan frying: Heat about ½ inch of oil in a pan, you want it hot but not smoking. For deep frying, set the dial to 180° C (350°).
• Roll a crab stick in flour to evenly coat, then coat evenly with egg mixture, then coat with panko, and place the crab stick back on the foil. (The coating is not thick, but the panko and egg give a nice texture and flavor.)
• When you have 4-6 sticks completed, and the oil is hot, add the sticks to the oil and fry until browned, turn to brown other side, this only takes 2 minutes or so and do not overcook or the crab sticks will fall apart. When using a deep fryer, place sticks in the basket so they are not touching, then deep fry for 1-2 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain.
• Repeat the coating and frying for remaining sticks.
• Enjoy with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as sweet chili sauce, ketchup, or Japanese mayo (Kewpie).