🦀 Deep-Fried Crab Legs
Introduction (Short)
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful — deep-fried crab legs are a seafood lover’s dream. This recipe transforms tender crab meat into a crunchy, restaurant-style dish perfect for special occasions or weekend feasts.
Ingredients
For the Crab Legs:
2 lbs crab legs (king or snow crab, thawed and cleaned)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
For the Dipping Sauce (optional):
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons hot sauce or sriracha
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
