Homemade Crab Rangoon (Crispy Crab Wonton with Cream Cheese)
Homemade Crab Rangoon, the easiest restaurant-quality Chinese food you can make at home. These crispy and crunchy crab wontons are filled with a simple mixture of crab, cream cheese and seasonings. The perfect appetizer to make for game day or cocktail party.
Ingredients
- 22 wonton wrappers, (plus extra if needed)
- 1 whole egg, (lightly beaten) Or use plain water
- vegetable oil , (for deep fry)
Filling:
- 6 oz crab meat, (canned or fresh, drain well)
- 6 oz cream cheese
- ¾ teaspoon white sugar, (optional)
- ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt, (add more according to your liking)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ tbsp chopped green onion
- a pinch of black pepper , (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Set aside.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of filling mixture into the center of the wrapper. Brush edges with a little of beaten egg then fold into a triangle, envelope, purse, fish, or any shape you'd like and firmly pinch edges together to enclose the filling and push out any air.
- Heat about 3-inches of oil in a medium skillet to 350°F, hot but not smoking. Fry about 4 wontons at the time for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Repeat the process and cook the remaining crab rangoon.
Notes
Cooking Alternatives:
Lightly spray the crab rangoon with canola cooking spray then bake them at 425°F for about 11-12 minutes or in a preheated air fry for about 7-8 minutes at 350°F, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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