Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  12                    crabs -- soft
  12      ounces        beer -- warm
   1 1/4  cups          flour
   2      teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      paprika
     1/2  teaspoon      baking powder

Preparation:

Pour beer in mixing bowl, add flour then remainder of ingredients. Mix well. Prepare batter at least 1-1/2 hours before use as it will thicken standing. Dust crabs lightly in flour; dip singly in batter. Deep-fry at 360F for 2-5 minutes depending on size. Crabs should be golden brown. Drain and serve.