Description
Crab Rangoon is a delightful appetizer that combines the creamy richness of crab meat and cream cheese wrapped in crispy wonton skins. Perfect for parties, game days, or cozy nights at home, these savory bites are sure to impress. With their golden-brown exterior and flavorful filling, they are a crowd-pleaser that pairs well with various dipping sauces like sweet Thai chili or soy sauce. Whether served as a starter or snack, homemade crab rangoon brings comfort and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces crab meat (drained)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced)
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 ounces wonton wrappers
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water (slurry)
- Vegetable oil or shortening (for frying)
- Sweet Thai chili sauce or sweet and sour sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, mix drained crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Fill wrappers: Place about ½ to 1 teaspoon of filling on each wonton wrapper.
- Seal: Use cornstarch slurry to moisten edges, fold and press to seal tightly.
- Fry: Heat oil to 375°F. Fry filled wontons in batches until golden brown (about 30 seconds).
- Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crab rangoons (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg