Crispy Crab Arancini Balls with Lemon-Herb Aioli
Crispy Crab Arancini Balls with Lemon-Herb Aioli is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The arancini balls are made with a combination of crabmeat, panko breadcrumbs, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. They are then fried until golden brown and crispy. The lemon-herb aioli is made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. It is the perfect dipping sauce for the arancini balls.
Arancini balls are a popular Italian appetizer that is made with a combination of rice, meat, and cheese. They are typically fried until golden brown and crispy. The arancini balls in this recipe are made with a combination of crabmeat, panko breadcrumbs, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. The lemon-herb aioli is made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. It is the perfect dipping sauce for the arancini balls.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, panko breadcrumbs, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the arancini balls to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides.
  6. Remove the arancini balls from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  8. Enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The combination of crabmeat, panko breadcrumbs, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper creates a flavorful and crispy arancini ball.
  • Frying the arancini balls until golden brown and crispy gives them a delicious crunch.
  • The lemon-herb aioli is the perfect dipping sauce for the arancini balls because it is flavorful and creamy.