Crispy Crab Roll Recipe
Restaurant-style crispy crab rolls recipe with creamy crab filling, wrapped in nori and sushi rice, coated in golden panko, and fried to perfection for a crunchy bite.
Print Pin Servings: 4 rolls
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 Bamboo sushi mat Essential for rolling sushi tightly and evenly.
- 1 Sharp knife Use a very sharp knife to slice rolls cleanly without crushing them.
- 3 Small bowls For organizing flour, beaten eggs, and panko during breading.
- 1 Deep pot or fryer Needed for frying rolls safely; make sure it’s deep enough for oil.
- 1 Cooking thermometer Ensures oil stays at the correct 350°F for crispy, non-greasy rolls.
- 1 Glass Mixing Bowl For mixing the crab filling ingredients together.
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice cooked, short-grain preferred
- 8 oz imitation crab sticks shredded
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed sheets)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Filling Components
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 medium avocado sliced thin
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Coating & Frying
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup sesame seeds optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Sauce & Garnish
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon spicy mayo
- pickled ginger slices
- wasabi paste
Instructions
- Combine shredded crab, cream cheese, mayo, sriracha, and vinegar. Season lightly.
- Spread sushi rice on nori sheet over bamboo mat.
- Place crab mixture and avocado in center.
- Roll with bamboo mat, sealing edges.
- Dredge rolls in flour, dip in eggs, then cover with panko.
- Bring fryer oil to 350°F.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Let rest, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 120g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.5mg