{"id":153269,"date":"2025-04-25T22:10:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T03:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/?p=153269"},"modified":"2025-11-06T04:28:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:28:59","slug":"crawfish-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/crawfish-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Crawfish Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These <strong>crawfish balls<\/strong> are a new way to enjoy the classic flavor of the Bayou. A creamy filling loaded with coarsely chopped seasoned crawfish, bell peppers, onions, and cream cheese is coated with a Cajun-seasoned panko breading and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It&#8217;s a delicious seafood appetizer that will have everyone coming back for just one more poppable bite.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-pin-title=\"Crawfish Balls\" data-pin-description=\"Crawfish Balls are a delicious appetizer recipe, made with coarsely chopped crawfish that are added to a fluffy cream cheese mixture, rolled into small balls, then deep fried to crispy perfection.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-03.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of deep fried crawfish balls on a white plate with a bite taken out of the ball on top.\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-153302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-03.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-03-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-03-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-03-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you love the earthy, slightly sweet flavor of crawfish and all things Cajun, then my crawfish balls are going to be your new favorite. I know they are for us! Like my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/cheesy-ground-beef-balls\/\">spicy cheesy ground beef balls<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/mashed-potato-stuffing-bites\/\">mashed potato stuffing bites<\/a>, these poppable seafood balls are rich and creamy on the inside and crispy and golden on the outside. I actually made these because my boyfriend is a HUGE fan of crawfish. I don&#8217;t really like them very much, but even I love these little balls. So, I&#8217;m fairly certain that everyone reading this will, as well. They made me a believer, and if they can do that, then everyone is going to love them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Crawfish Balls are incredibly easy to make and are a delicious appetizer, great for game night, party time or a brunch with friends and family, and are delicious served with your favorite dipping sauce.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-07.jpg\" alt=\"An oblong white plate with blue trim with about 20 crawfish balls on it with two bowls filled with crawfish tails and a round plate with more crawfish balls on it in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-153307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-07.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-07-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-07-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-07-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-07-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-07-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-07-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-07-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-ll-love-this-recipe\">Why You&#8217;ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simple Ingredients: <\/strong>You&#8217;ll only need a few basic ingredients and seasonings to make this recipe, and you&#8217;ll find them all at your local grocery store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy:<\/strong> This recipe is a simple matter of mixing, coating, and frying. Even beginners can make it easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fantastic Texture: <\/strong>The rich, creamy filling combined with the crunchy breading creates a great combination of textures in every bite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Big Flavor: <\/strong>The crawfish are cooked in Cajun seasoning before being mixed with the filling, and the coating is seasoned with a blend of bold spices to create appetizers that explode with flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatile: <\/strong>These delicious bites are perfect for all kinds of parties, from game day bashes to fish fries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crawfish Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crawfish Tails: <\/strong>Crawfish tails give the balls a meaty, earthy, seafood flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bell Peppers and Green Onions: <\/strong>A combination of bell peppers and green onions adds an aromatic, vegetal flavor you&#8217;ll always find in Cajun dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jalapeno:<\/strong> Jalapenos add a nice kick of flavor to the balls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cream Cheese: <\/strong>Cream cheese makes the filling so rich and creamy when you bite into the balls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cajun Seasoning: <\/strong>Cajun seasoning adds an earthy, complex flavor with a bit of heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Crawfish Balls are a crispy and delicious appetizer recipe that is super simple to make and loaded with tons of Cajun flavor, are deep-fried until golden perfection and great served with your favorite dipping sauce.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-06.jpg\" alt=\"A round white plate with blue time with a stack of crawfish balls on it and the top ball has a bite taken out of it.\" class=\"wp-image-153306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-06.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-06-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-06-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-06-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-06-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-06-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Coating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flour and Cornstarch: <\/strong>A blend of flour and cornstarch ensures the other coating ingredients stick to the balls and make the coating extra crispy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buttermilk and Eggs: <\/strong>Whisked buttermilk and eggs ensure the breadcrumbs stick to the crawfish balls and add a tangy flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crushed Panko and Seasonings: <\/strong>A blend of crushed panko breadcrumbs and seasonings like Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika creates a crispy, golden coating with an extra kick of flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flavor-variations\">Flavor Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shellfish: <\/strong>Shrimp, crab, or even lobster will work for these balls. They all add their own unique flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extra Spicy: <\/strong>Saut\u00e9 diced jalapenos with the bell peppers for a spicy kick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celery and Carrots: <\/strong>Add finely diced celery and carrots for the classic &#8220;trinity&#8221; found in almost all Cajun dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instructions\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crawfish Balls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Saut\u00e9 the bell pepper and jalapeno in oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Then, add the crawfish and cook until done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2: Coarsely chop the crawfish into small pieces and set them aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Then, add the remaining ball ingredients and mix until combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4: Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet. Flash-freeze until solid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Four in process photos of some of the steps for making crawfish balls.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-08-1.jpg\" alt=\"Four photos of the process of making the crawfish balls.\" class=\"wp-image-153348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-08-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-08-1-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-08-1-550x206.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-08-1-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-08-1-720x270.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-08-1-360x135.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-08-1-180x68.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-08-1-560x210.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Coating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1: Set up a dredging station with the flour and cornstarch in one container, the eggs and buttermilk in a second, and the seasoned crushed panko in a third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2: Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan or skillet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3: Roll each ball into the flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixtures in that order, repeating until they&#8217;re all coated. Then, deep fry them in small batches until golden and crispy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4: Transfer the balls to a plate lined with paper towels as you finish them. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" data-pin-title=\"Deep Fried Crawfish Balls\" data-pin-description=\"Crawfish Balls are delicious and flavorful, full of Cajun flavor and mixed with deliciously seasoned cream cheese, rolled into balls and dredged in 3 different mixtures then fried until golden. \" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-09.jpg\" alt=\"A deep-fried crawfish ball with a bite taken out of it.\" class=\"wp-image-153312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-09.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-09-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-09-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-09-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hint\">Hint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your crawfish are done when they&#8217;re opaque, pink, and C-shaped. Don&#8217;t overcook them, or they&#8217;ll get tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage\">Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Refrigerate these crawfish balls in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to a month in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reheat the balls, defrost them overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Then, microwave them at 30-second intervals until heated through. You can also air fry them at 390 for a minute or two.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Crawfish Balls are fried to crispy perfection, this deliciously rich recipe is made with chopped crawfish mixed with flavorful Cajun seasonings, a cream cheese mixture, and fried to golden.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-12.jpg\" alt=\"Five crawfish balls on a small square white plate with a bite taken out of one of them.\" class=\"wp-image-153323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-12.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-12-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-12-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-12-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-12-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-12-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pairing-suggestions\">Pairing Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve these delicious balls with your favorite dipping sauces like Remoulade sauce, BBQ sauce, cocktail sauce, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/chuys-jalapeno-ranch\/\">jalapeno ranch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/fresh-spicy-guacamole\/\">guacamole<\/a>, or any others you love. I also highly recommend dipping them in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/raspberry-topping\/\">raspberry topping<\/a> for an unexpected, delicious flavor combination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips\">Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop cooking your crawfish as soon as they&#8217;re a vibrant red color and become firm, plump, and tender. Overcooking them can make them mushy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to freeze your crawfish balls for at least 45 minutes to an hour to ensure they&#8217;re fully solid. This is SO IMPORTANT before you fry them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give your balls a gentle shake between each dredging bowl to ensure the perfect coating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The easiest way to crush your panko is to add it to a resealable baggie and give it a few gentle whacks with a rolling pin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" data-pin-title=\"Deep Fried Crawfish Balls Appetizer\" data-pin-description=\"Crawfish Balls are one of  the best crawfish appetizer recipes that\u2019s great for parties, game night, brunch or lunch, and is a delicious dish that is sure to be a hit, and is loaded with tons of savory Cajun flavors.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-11.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of 8 crawfish balls on a white plate with blue trim with a bite taken out of the one on top.\" class=\"wp-image-153315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-11.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-11-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-11-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745188686352\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What do crawfish taste like? <\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Crawfish taste like a combination of shrimp and crab with a slight sweetness and a bit of a mineral or earthy flavor.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745188714290\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do you know when crawfish are done? <\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Crawfish tails are done when they become a vibrant red color and they&#8217;re firm, plump, and tender. They&#8217;ll have a hard texture and grainy texture if they&#8217;re overcooked.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745188735064\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do you defrost crawfish tails? <\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best way to defrost any shellfish is overnight in the refrigerator. For faster defrosting, submerge the bag in cold water. Never thaw your crawfish at room temperature or in hot water.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-title=\"Crawfish Balls Appetizer\" data-pin-description=\"Crawfish Balls are over the top with Cajun flavor and deliciousness, made with chopped crawfish mixed with a tasty cream cheese mixture, rolled into small balls, then deep-fried until golden.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-02.jpg\" alt=\"A double collage photo of crawfish balls that have been deep fried with the title of the recipe in text in the center of the two photos.\" class=\"wp-image-153317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-02.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-02-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-02-413x825.jpg 413w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-02-360x720.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-02-180x360.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-02-560x1120.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-try-these-crawfish-balls-for-yourself\">Try These Crawfish Balls for Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a party coming up, or you just think these crawfish balls sound good, then you need to give them a try. With so much delicious flavor and texture packed into such an easy recipe, this is a must-make! 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data-media=\"https:\/\/www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crawfish-balls-18.jpg\" data-description=\"Crawfish Balls\" data-repin=\"\" role=\"button\" style=\"color: #616161;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #616161;border-radius: 3px;padding: 10px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-pin-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-pin-icon\"><svg width=\"17px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 20\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-4.000000, -2.000000)\" fill=\"#616161\"><path d=\"M10.7636728,15.2276266 C10.2077317,17.980299 9.52955405,20.6201377 7.52087891,22 C6.90029349,17.8380815 8.43177606,14.7128228 9.14286352,11.3948064 C7.93107647,9.46487979 9.28860706,5.58269488 11.8449959,6.53943073 C14.9902356,7.71595725 9.12053185,13.7114236 13.0614843,14.4612976 C17.1752134,15.2429061 18.8547902,7.71125585 16.3042782,5.26182401 C12.6183769,1.72519235 5.57332202,5.18072478 6.43955583,10.2441376 C6.65111904,11.4829577 8.00277289,11.8578948 6.98021737,13.5668554 C4.62128758,13.0720325 3.91607687,11.3125318 4.00775427,8.9665309 C4.15349781,5.12783398 7.65604429,2.43980586 11.1691689,2.06721954 C15.6119964,1.59707907 19.7821423,3.61045562 20.3580644,7.56198625 C21.0056829,12.0224439 18.3529153,16.8531372 13.6009705,16.5052333 C12.313961,16.4100298 11.7732994,15.8070747 10.7636728,15.2276266\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Pin Recipe<\/a>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><g><path d=\"M12,0 C18.627,0 24,4.373 24,11 C24,19.406 18.646,24 18.646,24 L18.646,24 L5.354,24 C5.354,24 0,19.406 0,11 C0,4.373 5.373,0 12,0 Z M12,2 C6.206,2 2,5.785 2,11 C2,16.956 4.962,20.716 6.168,22 L6.168,22 L17.832,22 C19.032,20.724 22,16.962 22,11 C22,5.785 17.794,2 12,2 Z M15.4175,17.7983 C15.9697847,17.7983 16.4175,18.2460153 16.4175,18.7983 C16.4175,19.3111358 16.0314598,19.7338072 15.5341211,19.7915723 L15.4175,19.7983 L8.5825,19.7983 C8.03021525,19.7983 7.5825,19.3505847 7.5825,18.7983 C7.5825,18.2854642 7.96854019,17.8627928 8.46587887,17.8050277 L8.5825,17.7983 L15.4175,17.7983 Z M12,4.2544 C15.173,4.2544 17.746,6.8264 17.746,10.0004 C17.746,13.1734 15.173,15.7454 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wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chill Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">50<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><path d=\"M19.5441,12.0586 L17.8411,12.3146 L17.8411,14.0376 L17.8411,17.8606 L6.1591,17.8606 L6.1591,14.0376 L6.1591,12.3146 L4.4561,12.0586 C3.0331,11.8446 2.0001,10.6536 2.0001,9.2246 C2.0001,7.6626 3.2471,6.3876 4.7971,6.3406 C4.8651,6.3486 4.9351,6.3556 5.0051,6.3576 L6.3221,6.4136 L6.8931,5.2246 C7.8481,3.2356 9.8051,1.9996 12.0001,1.9996 C14.1951,1.9996 16.1521,3.2356 17.1071,5.2246 L17.6781,6.4136 L18.9951,6.3576 C19.0641,6.3556 19.1321,6.3486 19.2021,6.3406 C20.7531,6.3866 22.0001,7.6626 22.0001,9.2246 C22.0001,10.6536 20.9671,11.8446 19.5441,12.0586 L19.5441,12.0586 Z M6.1591,22.0006 L17.8411,22.0006 L17.8411,19.8606 L6.1591,19.8606 L6.1591,22.0006 Z M19.1141,4.3386 C19.0451,4.3386 18.9801,4.3566 18.9101,4.3596 C17.6741,1.7836 15.0491,-0.0004 12.0001,-0.0004 C8.9511,-0.0004 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wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Appetizer<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Cajun, Creole<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        <div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><path d=\"M15.9199,4.9443 L18.1399,2.7243 C18.5509,2.3133 19.0909,2.1083 19.6299,2.1083 C20.1699,2.1083 20.7099,2.3133 21.1209,2.7243 C21.9429,3.5473 21.9419,4.8843 21.1209,5.7073 L18.9019,7.9253 C18.0799,8.7483 16.7419,8.7483 15.9199,7.9253 C15.0979,7.1033 15.0979,5.7663 15.9199,4.9443 M23.5529,22.1383 L13.3369,11.9233 L15.3109,9.9493 C15.9559,10.3353 16.6809,10.5413 17.4109,10.5413 C18.4629,10.5413 19.5159,10.1403 20.3159,9.3403 L22.5349,7.1213 C24.1369,5.5183 24.1369,2.9123 22.5349,1.3103 C21.7599,0.5343 20.7279,0.1073 19.6299,0.1073 C18.5329,0.1073 17.5019,0.5343 16.7259,1.3103 L14.5059,3.5303 C13.7299,4.3063 13.3029,5.3383 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23.9429,22.5293 23.5529,22.1383\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-153270 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"153270\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">32<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Balls<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">107<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-153270-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-153270-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"153270\" data-servings=\"32\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-153270-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-accent: #616161;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"32\" data-recipe=\"153270\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"32\" data-recipe=\"153270\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"32\" data-recipe=\"153270\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">Crawfish Balls<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">frozen crawfish tails,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">thawed, coarsely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/pure-olive-oil-25-5oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77600361?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">olive oil<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/jalapenos-10oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-82675341?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">jalapeno,<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">seeds removed, diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/green-bell-peppers-2ct-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-82675176?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">green bell pepper,<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">seeds removed, diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">(2) 8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/philadelphia-original-cream-cheese-8oz\/-\/A-12958523?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">cream cheese,<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/green-onions-5-5oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-78873596?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">green onions,<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sliced and diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Slap Ya Mama seasoning<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">Crispy Coating<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/unbleached-all-purpose-flour-5lbs-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77640693?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">all purpose flour<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/argo-100-pure-corn-starch-16oz\/-\/A-14771426?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">cornstarch<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/vital-farms-pasture-raised-grade-a-large-eggs-12ct\/-\/A-18783617?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">large egg<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/tuscan-reduced-fat-cultured-buttermilk-1qt\/-\/A-82284746?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">buttermilk<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Panko breadcrumbs,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">crushed (*see note)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">slap ya mama seasoning<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/garlic-powder-3-12oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77585075?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">garlic powder<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/ground-paprika-2-12oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77587875?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">paprika<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/ground-black-pepper-3oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77585121?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">black pepper<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/organic-red-pepper-1-3oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77616541?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">red pepper flakes<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1-2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/vegetable-oil-48oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-78376311?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vegetable oil,<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for frying<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-153270-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-153270-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"153270\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Crawfish Balls<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add olive oil to a large frying pan and heat over medium heat.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add diced jalapeno and bell pepper. Saut\u00e9 over medium heat until soft. Remove and set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add crawfish to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">After crawfish is cooked, coarsely chop into small pieces. Set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a large bowl, add cream cheese. Beat until fluffy, 2-3 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add crawfish, jalapenos, bell pepper, green onions, and seasoning to cream cheese. Stir until combined.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Roll into small balls and place on a small baking sheet.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Flash freeze for 45 minutes to 1 hour.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Crispy Coating<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Set up a dredging station with 3 shallow containers.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In the first container whisk flour and cornstarch together.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Then whisk buttermilk and eggs together in the second container.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the third container, add the breadcrumbs and all the seasonings.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large frying pan, or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Roll each ball into flour mixture, then egg mixture, and finally in breadcrumb mixture.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Place about 6-8 bites at a time into the hot oil. Cook until golden on all sides.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Work in batches.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve with Remoulade sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-153270-step-1-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">*Place breadcrumbs in a sealable baggie and slightly crushed into smaller crumbs.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-153270-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><div><!-- wp:list --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<li>Stop cooking your crawfish as soon as they&#8217;re a vibrant red color and become firm, plump, and tender. Overcooking them can make them mushy.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<li>Be sure to freeze your crawfish balls for at least 45 minutes to an hour to ensure they&#8217;re fully solid. This is SO IMPORTANT before you fry them.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<li>Give your balls a gentle shake between each dredging bowl to ensure the perfect coating.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<li>The easiest way to crush your panko is to add it to a resealable baggie and give it a few gentle whacks with a rolling pin.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Nutritional values are approximate.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-153270-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped-text\" style=\"text-align: left;column-gap: 10px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">107<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: 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