When you think of tailgating, you might not think of crab recipes. But crab has been a beloved ingredient used in appetizers for hundreds of years, so don’t count it out! From crabcakes to crab dip, these ‘crabulous’ crab appetizer recipes are sure to delight your guests!
Crab Appetizer Recipes
Crab Artichoke Toasts
Since you can’t come to my house without me trying to feed you, quick yet elegant appetizers like these Crab Artichoke Toasts are just what I need. They’re fancy enough for the holidays, but still super easy to whip up on the fly. If you know you’ll be hosting, you can make these crab appetizers ahead of time, making them perfect for tailgate party planning. Feel free to add some green onion on top for more color and flavor.
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Crab Artichoke Toasts
Easy, delicious crab appetizers recipe! Creamy crab and artichoke topping on toasted baguette slices. Serve warm or cold for an instant party favorite…
Crab and Avocado Nachos
Your typical nachos, but instead of pulled chicken or pork we have lump crab meat! Cool avocado is tossed on top, along with fire-roasted corn, sweet crab meat, melted white cheddar, chives, and bacon. Top it with some sourcream and you’re good to go! We recommend doubling the recipe because this crab appetizer is going to be gone before it hits the serving table!
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Crab & Avocado Nachos
I don’t mean to be bossy or anything, but… You must. Make. These. NOW. You must fill your mouth with cool freshness of avocado, fire-roasted corn, and…
Easy Crab Puffs Recipe
A puff pastry filled with succulent crab meat, creamy mayo sauce, and plenty of spices is my idea of the perfect finger food. Even your friends who aren’t big seafood lovers will enjoy a well made crab puff because they are so crispy and light! Just toss them on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
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Crab Puffs
An appetizer so elegant, no one will believe it’s homemade! With just a handful of everyday ingredients, these Crab Puffs are sure to win everyone over…
Stuffed Lemon Crab Cakes
Lemons make the perfect vessel for these super moist crab cakes with a crunchy top. They are citrusy, meaty, and the ideal single-serve appetizer for your next get-together. Your guests will definitely be wondering, “Why haven’t I stuffed a lemon before?!” Don’t forget to use freshly squeezed lemon juice!
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Stuffed Lemon Crab Cakes Recipe – Recipe Hippie
The lemons make the ultimate vessel for this lemon crab cakes recipe that is impeccably moist and citrusy, with a crunchy top!…
Cucumber Crab Crustini
Want to bring a delicious but also healthy appetizer to the party? This healthy crab appetizer is a light and delicate take on a crab crostini that will be a hit with all of your guests! It’s also an ideal evening canapé that won’t leave everyone feeling too stuffed to enjoy dinner.
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Healthy Crab Appetizer (Quick 10-Minute Recipe)
This healthy Crab Appetizer, or canapé, is a light and delicate take on crab crostini. It’s the perfect party finger food for any occasion…
Buffalo Crab Dip
We’ve all heard of buffalo chicken dip, but have you tried buffalo crab dip? It’s just as addicting, and you won’t have to worry about if anyone else brought it to the party, because it’s super unique! It’s also really easy to make, so we highly recommend this one if you are in a pinch. The crab mixture is warm, cheesy and a little spicy, and the entire recipe is super easy to reheat if you make it ahead of time.
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Buffalo Crab Dip
Buffalo Crab Dip is a warm, cheesy dip that is loaded with imitation crab and buffalo sauce to give it a flavorful kick in every bite…
Cheesy Avocado Crab Stuffed Piquillo Pepper Ciabatta Pizzette’s with Sriracha Aioli
In typical Half Baked Harvest fashion, it’s a long title and a lot of ingredients, but these crab stuffed peppers on ciabatta are INSANELY delicious. Don’t forget the sriracha aioli because it adds so much flavor!
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Crab Stuffed Piquillo Pepper Ciabatta Pizzette’s
Cheesy Avocado Crab Stuffed Piquillo Pepper Ciabatta Pizzette’s with Sriracha Aioli. Appetizer/side-dish/meal? All 3 work great, from halfbakedharvest.com…
Crab Beignets
Beignets, those tasty French doughnuts, are usually dusted with powdered sugar, but this savory version is a game-changer. The beignet batter perfectly coats a warm, creamy crab filling with a crispy, light crust. The batter might be a bit tricky to handle at first, but don’t stress—practice makes perfect. These bad boys are best eaten super hot, so whip them up while hanging out with friends and enjoying some pre-dinner drinks in the kitchen.
The recipe calls for blue crab, but any type of crab works, like Maryland crab or Alaskan king crab.
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Blue Crab Beignets Recipe
The beignet batter thinly coats a creamy, warm crab filling with a crispy, light crust. The batter is loose and can be tricky to shape at first; keep frying and practicing, and they’ll improve with each batch.These are ideally eaten while still very hot, so make them while enjoying aperitifs in the kitchen…
Mini Deviled Crab Cornbread Muffins
This one-bite appetizer is always a hit. Picture kind of like a mini crab cake, but with cornbread instead of the typical breading. As with all of these recipes, it is recommended to use fresh, real crab meat over imitation crab!
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Mini Deviled Crab Cornbread Muffins Recipe
Mini Deviled Crab Cornbread Muffins from Alexander Smalls is a quick, delicious, easy appetizer for any gathering…
Crab and Avocado Summer Rolls
This super healthy appetizer always gets people excited because they are so pretty! If you use a punch of colorful vegetables in the clear spring rolls, you get a rainbow in every bite. Plus the veggies are typically raw, meaning you don’t have to do any cooking! This is especially helpful if you are hosting in the middle of summer.
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Crab And Avocado Summer Rolls – Savory Tooth
Bite into these crab and avocado summer rolls! This Vietnamese and Thai inspired recipe has crab, avocado, cucumber, and carrots wrapped together in a roll…
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Crispy on top and juicy in the middle, this one-bite appetizer is always gone before you can blink. It’s a little tedious to clean all of the mushrooms, but it’s definitely worth it.
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Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms Are The Appetizer Your Guests Will Remember
Perfect for when you’re feeling fancy…
Air Fryer Crab Cakes
If you have never made crab cakes in the air fryer, you’re missing out! They come out super crispy and golden on the outside and perfectly plump on the inside. Serve them with some cocktail sauce or your favorite aioli! Don’t forget the fresh lemon slices for each serving.
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Air Fryer Crab Cakes – Recipe Hippie
These healthy Air Fryer Crab Cakes are super easy and come together in less than 30 minutes! They’re crispy on the outside and moist on the inside…
Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip
Strangely enough, crab and artichoke go together like peanut butter and jelly. This creamy hot crab dip recipe uses a dash of Old Bay seasoning for added flavor, and multiple cheeses. Feel free to add some paprika and cheddar cheese for extra cheesiness and flavor. Cook it until it’s bubbly to make sure everything is cooked through. Don’t forget the crackers or chips!
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Hot Crab-And-Artichoke Dip
This creamy crab and artichoke dip features tender artichokes, cream cheese, Old Bay seasoning, a hit of lemon, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese…
Welp, I don’t know about you, but my mouth is watering! I’m actually headed to the store right now to pick up some lump crab meat! If you tried any of these recipes make sure to let us know in the comments!