Description
Crab rangoon is a delightful appetizer that features crispy wontons filled with a creamy crab mixture. This crowd-pleaser combines the rich flavors of crab meat and cream cheese, enhanced by green onions and a hint of soy sauce. Perfect for parties or cozy nights at home, every bite offers a satisfying crunch and savory goodness that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (10 oz) wonton wrappers
- 8 oz crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of filling on the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water and fold diagonally to seal.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry wontons in small batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wontons (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to use shrimp instead of crab for a different flavor. For baking, preheat oven to 375°F and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.