In large bowl whisk together the whole eggs and egg whites until frothy. Stir in the celery, green onion, garlic, hot sauce, and lemon zest. Gently fold in the crabmeat, oyster crackers and bread crumbs until mixed. Set aside.

On a plate, mix together the flour, salt and paprika. Divide the crab mix into 6 mounds. Form into balls. Roll them into flour mixture. Place on platter. Cover w plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 min.

In large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Place crab balls in hot oil and mash tops w fork to flatten them slightly. Fry until golden, 5 min per side.