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Crispy Crab Cake Egg Rolls with Lemon Dip

Crispy Crab Cake Egg Rolls with Lemon Dip

These crispy crab cake egg rolls combine the creamy flavor of classic crab cakes with the crunch of a golden wrapper. Paired with a tangy lemon dill dip, they make the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or light main.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 810 egg rolls (serves 4 as an appetizer) 1x

Ingredients

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For the Crab Cake Filling:

  • 8 oz lump crab meat
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion
  • 1 tsp lemon juice + zest of ½ lemon
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Egg Rolls:

  • 810 egg roll wrappers
  • Small bowl of water (for sealing)
  • Neutral oil for frying (e.g., vegetable or avocado oil)

For the Lemon Dill Dip:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Optional: ½ tsp honey

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix all filling ingredients gently and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Spoon filling into wrappers, roll tightly, and seal with water.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry egg rolls until golden (2–3 minutes per side).
  4. For the dip, mix all ingredients in a small bowl and chill.
  5. Serve egg rolls hot with lemon dill sauce.
  • Author: Norah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Stovetop (Deep Fry or Air Fry)
  • Cuisine: Fusion, Coastal, American-Inspired

Keywords: Crispy Crab Cake Egg Rolls with Lemon Dip, crab appetizer, seafood egg rolls, party finger food, lemon dipping sauce, easy crab rolls