Crab Fries

Crab Fries

All recipes featured in this episode of Bring on the Karbs! were improvised by Josh and Erica Karbelnik. Please note that the following recipes are approximations of what unfolded during the episode. We encourage you to embrace the spirit of experimentation when recreating these dishes and share your results with us. Individual results may vary.

Ingredients:

For the Crinkle Cut Fries:

• Neutral oil for frying, such as canola or vegetable oil
• 6 russet potatoes
• Old Bay seasoning
• Salt to taste

For the Garlic Aioli:

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 clove garlic
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups canola oil

For the Crab Salad:

• 1 green onion
• 1 Anaheim chili
• 10 oz picked snow crab meat

Method:

Place a pot of oil on the stove and bring it to 300 F (149 C). Cut the French fries with a crinkle cutter and blanch In oil for about 9 minutes. The fries should become soft in the center but gain no color. Remove from fryer and drain until ready to fry crispy.

To make the aioli, crack the egg yolks into a blender. Add garlic, lemon zest, and Dijon and blend. While the blender is running, slowly add in canola oil until a mayonnaise is made. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt.

Turn the fryer up to 350 F (177 C) and fry French fries until crispy. Season fries with salt and old bay seasoning.

Top with picked crab meat, drizzle garlic aioli, and garnish with chili and green onion.