How Long to Cook King Crab Legs

How long to cook king crab legs depends on which cooking method you choose to use. The most common ones are boiling, steaming, and baking.

How Long to Boil King Crab Legs

It takes 3 to 5 minutes to boil king crab legs in a large pot on the stove. Make sure to bring the water to a full boil before adding your crab legs.

Steam king crab legs for 5 to 7 minutes in a steamer basket over a few inches of boiling water.

Baking king crab legs takes 15 to 18 minutes in a 400-degree oven. Be sure to wrap the crab legs in foil before baking them.