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· May 2, 2023

Crispy Air Fried Crab Stick Crackers

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Try these Crispy Air Fried Crab Stick Crackers for size. A classic snack that could almost always be seen during Chinese New Year festivities. All you need are some crab sticks, a bit of seasoning, and a few tablespoons of oil!

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**Recipe originally published: March 9, 2022, Post updated: May 2, 2023

crispy air fried crab sticks easy snack with sweet chili cream cheese sauce

Growing up, every year during Lunar New Year there was one thing in particular that I would always look forward to when visiting friends during their open houses. I mean, besides meeting up with said lovely friends, of course.

It’s none other than the delectable and addictive fried crab stick crackers! Once you start munching on them, let me tell you they’re pretty hard to put down.

Crispy Fried Crab Stick Snacks

Would you believe that these are so easy to make that it only requires a few ingredients! Some (imitation) crab sticks, a bit of seasoning and some oil, then into the air fryer it goes.

With just 10 minutes in the air fryer, you’ll get some crispy, crunchy, savory crackers that will leave you wanting more. So make as many batches as you’d like and store them in air tight containers for easy snacking!

Crab Rangoon Twist

Elevate these crispy treats even more by dipping it in the sweet chili cheese ‘rangoon’-esque sauce for that familiar crab rangoon taste.

When I was first tried it together with the dip my mind was blown. It’s so good! There’s nothing better than when you find a new way to enjoy this classic snack.

crispy air fried crab sticks easy snack with sweet chili cream cheese sauce

Ingredients

(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)

  • Imitation crab sticks
  • Neutral oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika
  • Curry powder (optional)

Sweet Chili Cheese Sauce

  • Cream cheese: softened at room temperature
  • Sweet chili sauce
  • Light soy sauce
  • Green onions: for garnish

Instructions

  1. Unfold the crab sticks and tear into your desired width and length.
  2. Mix the oil with the seasonings.
  3. Add the shredded crab sticks into an air fryer and air fry at 350 F for 10-15 minutes, shaking the tray every 3 minutes for even cooking (see notes).
  4. Mix the sauce ingredients together.
  5. Serve with sweet chili cheese sauce and enjoy!

Notes for Crispy Air Fried Crab Stick Crackers

  • Making big batches – If you’re looking to make a big batch of crackers, you don’t have to worry about overcrowding the air fryer and can cook as many as it will fit. Just ensure to shake/flip the crab sticks every few minutes to ensure it cooks evenly.
  • Without seasoning – Since crab sticks are flavorful on its own, I’ve seen some people that opt to skip the seasonings before air frying. So you can try and experiment with that as well.
  • It’s done! – You’ll know it’s done when the crab sticks have changed to a darker color and it’s crispy when touched.

More Crab Stick Recipes

  • Salmon Crab Stick Sushi Bake
  • Easy Crispy Crab Rangoon
  • Mini Crab Rangoon Pizza

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How to make crispy air fried crabstick crackers

crispy air fried crab sticks easy snack with sweet chili cream cheese sauce

Crispy Air Fried Crabstick Crackers

Try these Air Fried Crab Stick Crackers for size. A classic snack that could almost always be seen during Chinese New Year festivities. All you need are some crab sticks, a bit of seasoning, and a few tablespoons of oil!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Snack
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 10 imitation crab sticks thawed
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp curry powder optional

Sweet Chili Cheese Sauce

  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
  • green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Unfold the crab sticks and tear into your desired width and length.
  • Mix the oil with the seasonings.
  • Add the shredded crab sticks into an air fryer and air fry at 350 F for 10-15 minutes, shaking the tray every 3 minutes for even cooking (see notes).
  • Mix the sauce ingredients together.
  • Serve with sweet chili cheese sauce and enjoy!

Notes

*You’ll know it’s done when the crab sticks have changed to a darker color and it’s crispy when touched.
 
Keyword crabsticks, crispy crabsticks, easy snack
Did you try this recipe?I would love to know how it went! Please leave a rating, comment down below, or tag me on Instagram @FarahJEats.

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  1. Tabby says

    March 18, 2022 at 6:48 PM

    What a hit! Made this at a play date and everyone liked it! Easy to make and doesn’t take a lot of ingredients. Also very quick to make! Thank you!

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