Sesame Crab Toast is my twist on another similar, delicious recipe I made, Sesame Shrimp Toast, because I fell in love with its flavors. I decided to take it up a notch by using real crab! The result is packed with rich seafood flavor for the filling and a fantastic texture from the toasted white bread. While I used fresh crab for this recipe, feel free to swap in imitation crab if you prefer. Either way, it’s delicious!”
Why you’ll love this recipe
Each bite delivers a perfect crunch with a savory, seafood-packed filling. Not only are these crispy bites satisfying and easy to make, but I also prefer making them in the air fryer for a lighter, less oily result. They’re perfect as an appetizer or snack, anytime you’re craving something deliciously crunchy and full of flavor!
Ingredients
For the toast:
- Real crab meat: The key ingredient in this toast to deliver fresh seafood flavor. Make sure to remove all moisture before using. You can also use imitation crab for this recipe but real crab meat is preferred.
- Salt and white pepper: To enhance the flavor of the filling.
- Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness to the filling.
- Garlic: Adds aroma and enhances the flavor of the crab.
- Scallions: Adds a bit of onion flavor. Make sure to use just the green part of the scallions.
- Sesame seeds: A little nutty flavor to the filling.
- Egg whites: Helps to bind the crab and other ingredients.
- Kewpie Mayo: Another ingredient to bind the crab and other ingredients. You can also use American mayo if you prefer.
- Corn starch: Thickens the filling and also helps to bind the ingredients.
- Buttermilk white bread: I like using buttermilk white bread for the optimal flavor and perfect crisp.
- Avocado oil spray: You can use any spray but I prefer avocado oil.
For the tartar sauce:
- Kewpie mayo: Full of creamy and umami flavor with a bit of sweetness. You can use American mayo for the sauce too.
- Sweet pickle relish: Adds a bit of sweetness and tanginess to the sauce.
- Dijon mustard: Sharp and tangy flavor to enhance the sauce.
- Lemon juice: Adds a bit of citrus to balance the flavors.
- Salt and freshly ground pepper: To enhance the flavors.
How to Make Sesame Crab Toast
- If crab meat is wet, squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a cheese cloth or paper towel. In a bowl, add crab meat, salt, white pepper, sugar, garlic, scallions, sesame seeds, egg whites, mayo, and corn starch and mix until well incorporated.
- Trim all the crust from white bread. Add 1/3 of the crab paste to the bread and spread evenly. Cover with another piece of white bread and press gently to flatten the sandwich. Use a butter knife to smooth the edges so the filling doesn’t fall out. Repeat with remaining bread and crab paste.
- Put sandwiches into air fryer basket then generously spray both sides of bread with avocado oil spray. Air Fry at 375F for 6 mins on each side (12 mins total) without overcrowding (batch cook if needed). Serve with easy tartar sauce.
Storage
These are best eaten fresh for the most crispy exterior. Otherwise, you can store these in the fridge for 2-3 days then reheat by toasting them in the air fryer or oven.