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Crispy Baked Crab Stick Bites

Flattened crab sticks brushed with oil, topped with mozzarella, garlic powder, and parsley, then baked until golden and crispy. An easy, cheesy snack ready in ten minutes and perfect for dipping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 | Baking sheet | lined with parchment
  • 1 | Glass or rolling pin | for flattening
  • 1 | Pastry brush | for oil
  • 1 | Oven |

Ingredients
  

  • 8 | | crab sticks | imitation
  • 1 | tablespoon | oil |
  • 1 | cup | shredded mozzarella |
  • 1/2 | teaspoon | garlic powder |
  • 1 | teaspoon | dried parsley |
  • 1/2 | cup | dipping sauce | mayo-based

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Place crab sticks on the sheet and flatten each with a glass or rolling pin.
  • Brush both sides lightly with oil.
  • Top each stick with shredded mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle with garlic powder and dried parsley.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
  • Remove from oven when crispy and lightly browned.
  • Serve immediately with creamy dipping sauce.
  • Tip: Flatten the sticks evenly so they crisp at the same rate.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh from the oven while still crispy.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to restore crunch.
Any mild melting cheese can replace mozzarella.
Adjust garlic powder to taste for stronger flavor.