Don't Be So Crabby Cakes™

This is perfect for a light lunch or for a party. 

1 lb lump crab meat ( 3 cans approx drained)
1 - 2 eggs beaten (adjust amount as needed)
1/8 - 1-4 c each diced onions, crushed kettle style potato chips
1/8 - 1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley
1 clove garlic, crushed
lemon zest
pinch red pepper flakes

2 - 3 T olive oil

Drain cans of crab meat though a sieve, if needed.  With clean hands,  squeeze excess liquid from crab meat  and place into a mixing bowl. 

Place potato chips in sandwich baggie and crush with clean hands. You can also crush the chips with a rolling pin. 

Crack egg in bowl and beat slightly with a fork. 

Peel and chop onion, peel crush and chop garlic.

Combine crushed chips, salt, pepper, onions, garlic, parsley, pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice into the bowl with crab. add egg and mix well. 

Form mixture into 4 - 6 patties. If making these for a party. form mixture into 16 patties.

Heat skillet to medium high heat. lower heat to medium and add oil. Place patties in pan and cook for 2 - 4 minutes on 1 side. flip patties over and cook on other side for 2 - 4 min. or until done. Remove patties from pan and drain on a paper towel lined plate. 

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Serves 2 - 4.