Crab Rangoon: The Secret to Perfectly Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons
Discover the secrets to crafting perfectly crispy and irresistible Crab Rangoon, a delightful appetizer featuring cream cheese-filled wontons, perfect with any dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 wontons
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup crab meat
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, chopped green onions, and garlic powder until well blended.
- Place a small spoonful of the mixture onto the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of the wrappers with water, then fold and seal them tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the wontons in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Serve with sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce for dipping.
- For a healthier version, bake the wontons at 375°F for 15-20 minutes instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wontons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg