07/25/2026
I gotta try these! What do y’all think?
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🦞🔥 Voodoo Crawfish Balls
These crispy crawfish balls are loaded with tender crawfish, colorful peppers, melted mozzarella, and bold Cajun seasoning.
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Crawfish Filling
* 1 lb cooked crawfish tails, drained and chopped
* ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
* ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
* ¼ cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
* ¼ cup orange bell pepper, finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 green onion, finely sliced
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
* 4 oz cream cheese, softened
* 1 large egg
* ½ cup plain bread crumbs
* 2 tbsp chopped parsley
* 1 tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp onion powder
* ½ tsp smoked paprika
* Pinch of cayenne pepper
For the Crunchy Coating
* 1 large bag voodoo-style potato chips, finely crushed
* ½ cup all-purpose flour
* 2 large eggs, beaten
For Frying
* Vegetable oil
For Serving
* Ranch dressing
* Remoulade sauce
* Spicy mayonnaise
👩🍳 Directions:
1. Pat the crawfish tails dry and chop them into small pieces.
2. Add the crawfish, onion, bell peppers, garlic, green onion, mozzarella, cream cheese, egg, bread crumbs, and parsley to a large bowl.
3. Season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
4. Mix until everything is evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
5. Scoop out the mixture and roll it into small, firm balls.
6. Place the flour, beaten eggs, and crushed chips into three separate bowls.
7. Coat each crawfish ball lightly in flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, then roll it in the crushed chips until completely covered.
8. Place the coated balls on a tray and refrigerate for another 15 minutes to help the coating set.
9. Heat the vegetable oil to 350°F.
10. Fry the crawfish balls in small batches for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy and golden brown.
11. Remove them from the oil and drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
12. Serve hot with ranch, remoulade, or spicy mayonnaise.
💡 Pro Tip: Drain and dry the crawfish thoroughly before mixing. Too much moisture can make the balls soft and cause them to break apart while frying.