Description
Crispy, golden wontons filled with a creamy, flavorful crab and cream cheese mixture. These make the perfect appetizer for parties or a fun takeout-style snack at home!
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation), finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly & Frying:
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Make the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab meat, garlic, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Wontons:
- Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg, then fold into a triangle or bring all four corners together to seal tightly.
- Fry the Crab Rangoon:
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry wontons in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown, flipping once.
- Remove and drain on a paper towel.
- Serve:
- Enjoy warm with sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Baking Option: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes for a lighter version.
- Air Fryer Option: Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make Ahead: Fill and seal the wontons, then freeze before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg