Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup yellow self-rising cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp old bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper (small dice)
  • 3/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups lump crab meat

Instruction

  • In a heavy bottomed saucepan or dutch oven, heat 4-5" of vegetable oil to 350°F.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, old bay seasoning, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Gradually add the wet to the dry, mixing just until moistened.
  • Fold in the red bell pepper, green onions, and crabmeat by hand.
  • Drop carefully into the hot oil using a teaspoon or, my tool of choice, a 2 oz ice cream scoop. Fry in batches until golden turning as needed. [around 5 minutes total]
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil, to a paper towel lined sheet pan.
  • Serve hot with tarter sauce, or a spicy remoulade for dipping.