Crab Cake Croquettes

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1 cup mayonnaise

3 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for shallow frying

1 rib celery, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)

1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped, with or without seeds

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1 pound lump crabmeat, picked through for shells, coarsely chopped

4 cups unseasoned breadcrumbs

1 large egg, beaten

Kosher salt and cracked black pepper