Irresistible Maryland Crab Fries: A Game Day Classic
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 70 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 450 kcal
- Protein
- 10.00 g
- Carbs
- 40.00 g
- Fat
- 28.00 g
- Sodium
- 800.00 mg
Ingredients
- 4medium russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 tbspOld Bay seasoning (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 tspgarlic powder
- 1/4 tspblack pepper
- —Fresh parsley (chopped (optional, for garnish))
- 8 ozcream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cupmayonnaise
- 1/4 cupsour cream
- 1 cuplump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cupshredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tspOld Bay seasoning
- 1 tsplemon juice
- 1/2 tspWorcestershire sauce
- 1 clovegarlic (minced)
- 2 tbspfresh parsley (chopped (optional))
- —Lemon wedges
- —Extra Old Bay seasoning for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) if using one.
- 2
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into evenly sized fries, about 1/4-inch thick. Soak the potato slices in cold water for at least 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- 3
Toss the potato slices with olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet or in your air fryer basket.
- 4
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping/shaking occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- 5
In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth. Fold in crab meat, cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and parsley.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes or microwave for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- 7
Remove the fries from the oven or air fryer, sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning, and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve with cheesy crab dip and lemon wedges.