Crab Cake Sandwiches with Oyster-Cracker Breading

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For the crab cakes:

2 slices white sandwich bread

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 large egg

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon paprika

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over

1 1/4 cups oyster crackers

Vegetable oil, for frying

8 hamburger buns, split

Bibb lettuce, for serving

For the sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives