Crispy Golden Crab Bites (Printer-Friendly)

Golden, crunchy crab bites paired with a smooth garlic butter dip for a tasty snack.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Crab Bites

01 - 1 cup crab meat (imitation or real)
02 - 1 tbsp oil or melted butter
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Black pepper, to taste
05 - Onion powder, to taste
06 - Garlic powder, to taste

→ Dipping Sauce (Optional)

07 - 1 tbsp butter
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Cut the crab meat into evenly sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Coat thoroughly with oil or melted butter, preferably butter for richer flavor. Season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then mix until uniformly combined.
02 - Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Arrange the seasoned crab meat in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes, then shake the basket to redistribute the bites. Continue cooking for another 8 minutes or until golden and crispy.
03 - Melt the butter and combine it with the minced garlic to create a smooth dipping sauce.
04 - Serve the crispy crab bites immediately accompanied by the garlic butter dipping sauce for a flavorful appetizer.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Using butter instead of oil enhances the flavor of the crab bites. Adjust seasonings to personal taste.