Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Asian hot sauce, such as Sriracha
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 pound fresh lump crab meat, rinsed, drained and dried
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal, divided
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. For the aioli: Mix together the mayonnaise, hot sauce and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
2. For the fritters: Heat a pot of oil to 350 degrees F. Combine the crab, garlic, chives, parsley, bell pepper, mustard, mayonnaise, egg and half the cereal. Season with salt and pepper. Form into walnut-size balls. Crush the remaining cereal in a bag with a rolling pin and roll the balls in the crumbs. Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry until golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve with the spicy aioli for dipping.