DORITOS® Spicy Sweet Chili Crab Cakes With Creole Aioli

Step 1
Mix crabmeat and 1 cup crushed DORITOS^® Spicy Sweet Chili chips in a large bowl.

Step 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
Add red pepper and onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
Add to bowl with crab mixture and stir in heavy cream, smoked gouda cheese, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 5
Taste mixture and adjust seasonings.

Step 6
Cover; chill for 1 hour.

Step 7
Form crab mixture into sixteen 1 1/2"-diameter balls.

Step 8
Whisk whole milk and egg in a medium bowl.

Step 9
Place remaining 1 cup crushed DORITOS^® Spicy Sweet Chili in a medium bowl.

Step 10
Roll balls in egg mixture, then coat well with crushed DORITOS^® Spicy Sweet Chili chips then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 11
Pour oil into a large wide pot or deep fryer.

Step 12
Heat oil to 350°F.

Step 13
Working in batches and turning occasionally, fry crab balls until golden brown, 4-6 minutes per batch.

Step 14
Transfer to paper towels.

Step 1
In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients until well incorporated.

Step 2
Taste and adjust seasonings.

Step 3
Pour sauce into a jar, cover, and refrigerate.