Over the years in the restaurant business I learned that the words “crispy” or “crunchy” before a menu item leads to sales. The classic Buffalo chicken wing paired with a creamy blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce was the inspiration for this dish. One of the unique selling points is that it is a gluten free item, using a rice flour tempura batter to create a super crispy crust. A creamy yet spicy Buffalo Ranch dipping sauce makes it familiar yet exciting. I also must say the presentation of the halved crabs standing up on the plate is quite dramatic!
Crispy “Buffalo” Soft Shell Crabs with Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce
