Description
These Crab Crunchies are a delightful appetizer featuring a creamy and savory crab mixture nestled in crispy wonton or phyllo cups. Perfect for parties or gatherings, these baked crab bites are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Crab Mixture:
- 1 cup lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Wrappers:
- 20–24 wonton wrappers or small phyllo cups
Additional:
- olive oil spray or melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a mini muffin tin or baking sheet.
- Mix the crab filling: Combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, and shredded cheese in a bowl.
- Prepare the wrappers: Place wonton wrappers in muffin cups or phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
- Fill the cups: Spoon crab mixture into each cup.
- Bake: Brush edges with oil, then bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can make the filling ahead and refrigerate.
- Best served warm; reheat in oven or air fryer if necessary.
- Pair with lemon wedges or dipping sauces like remoulade or spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab crunchy
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
