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Crab Cake Egg Rolls

Crispy golden egg rolls filled with rich crab cake-style filling seasoned with herbs and Old Bay.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 egg rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

Crab Filling
  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Wrapping
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • water for sealing
Frying
  • oil for frying

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Mix crab meat, mayo, egg, breadcrumbs, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Place an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface, add filling, fold bottom over filling, fold in sides, and roll tightly.
  3. Seal the top corner with water.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry egg rolls until golden and crispy, 3–4 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a wire rack to drain and keep crisp.

Notes

Use lump crab for best texture. Keep wrappers covered so they don’t dry out.