Description
Crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy, savory mixture of cream cheese and crab, fried to golden perfection for an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 ounces imitation crab meat (or real crab), finely chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Pinch of salt
24-30 square wonton wrappers
Oil for deep frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
Water for sealing wrappers
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped crab meat, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, white pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Step 2: Prepare a small bowl of water for sealing the wontons. Lay out a few wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Keep the remaining wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.
Step 3: Place about 1 teaspoon of the crab mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
Step 4: Dip your finger in water and moisten all four edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle, pressing out any air around the filling, and sealing the edges firmly.
Step 5: Alternatively, for a pouch shape, moisten edges, then bring opposite corners together to meet in the middle. Bring up the other two corners to meet at the same point, forming a small pouch. Pinch all seams firmly to seal.
Step 6: Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350-370°F (175-185°C). Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Step 7: Carefully place 4-6 rangoon into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy.
Step 8: Remove the fried rangoon with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, assemble the rangoon and freeze them on a baking sheet until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and fry directly from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg