Tempura Crab Jalapeno Bombs

  • Prep Time
    15 minutes
  • Cook Time
    20 minutes
  • Serv Size
    Yields 12

JalapeƱos filled with cream cheese and spicy crabmeat, coated in extra crispy tempura batter, fried to perfection, and finished with three delicious sauces. A flawless appetizer!

Ingredients

For Tempura Crab Jalapeno Bombs

For Spicy Mayonnaise

    Directions

    Tempura Crab Jalapeno Bombs are jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and seasoned spicy crab, then dipped in extra crunchy tempura batter for a light, airy texture and ultra-crispy crunch, then fried to a light golden-brown, and topped with spicy mayonnaise, sriracha, and teriyaki sauce. We also have Jalapeno Tuna Bombs which are similar to these.

    Step1

    Trim the stem ends of the jalapeƱos, slice them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membranes.

    Step2

    Fill each jalapeno half with cream cheese.

    Step3

    In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of chili crunch or chili oil, and 2 teaspoons of soy sauce.

    Step4

    Add the chili crunch sauce to the crab and mix until combined.

    Step5

    Preheat a pan with canola or vegetable oil to 350°F. Add spicy crab meat on top of the cream cheese in the jalapeños, pressing it lightly into the peppers.

    Step6

    Prepare tempura batter using 1 cup of the powdered mix and following the directions provided on the package.

    Step7

    Coat each crab jalapeƱo bomb thoroughly in the batter, letting the excess drip off. Carefully place the jalapeƱos into the hot oil and fry them for a few minutes on each side until they turn a light golden brown.

    Step8

    Drain the cooked jalapenos on a paper towel lined plate.

    Step9

    Prepare spicy mayonnaise by mixing 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with 2 teaspoons of sriracha in a small bowl. Adjust sriracha to taste.

    Step10

    Drizzle Tempura Crab Bombs with a generous amount of spicy mayonnaise, Teriyaki Sauce, and sriracha. Garnish with freshly chopped chives.

    Step11

    Enjoy!!

    Conclusion

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