Crispy Crab Bites

Want to skip the traditional fried cheese sticks for your next dinner party appetizer?  This recipe is a quick and easy crowd-pleaser!  Crispy Crab Bites are perfectly crunchy, and delicious when paired with your favorite tartar sauce.  

1 package crab cake mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and cartilage removed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Tartar sauce, for serving

Combine the crab meat, crab cake mix, and mayonnaise in a large bowl.  Gently toss.

Form your crab bites into 1" round balls.

Fry in batches until golden brown.  Drain on paper towels

Serve with tartar sauce.