Crab Cream Cheese Wontons: Easy Indulgence for Food Lovers Recipe
These Crab Cream Cheese Wontons are a delightful appetizer combining creamy, savory crab filling wrapped in crispy, golden fried wonton skins. Perfect for parties or a tasty snack, they offer a rich blend of cream cheese, fresh crab meat, and aromatic green onions, all deep-fried to perfection for a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 wontons 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup crab meat
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Wrapper and Frying
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cream cheese, crab meat, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Fill the Wontons: Place a teaspoon of the prepared filling in the center of each wonton wrapper, being careful not to overfill to ensure proper sealing.
- Seal the Wontons: Moisten the edges of each wonton wrapper with a bit of water using your finger, then fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle or desired shape, pressing the edges firmly to seal completely.
- Heat the Oil: Pour 2 cups of vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat until the oil reaches approximately 350°F (175°C), suitable for frying.
- Fry the Wontons: Carefully place the wontons in the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, and cook until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the wontons with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crispy for best flavor.
Notes
- You can use imitation crab meat as a budget-friendly alternative.
- For a lower-fat version, consider baking the wontons at 400°F (200°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until crispy.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping.
- Make sure the oil is adequately heated to avoid greasy wontons.
- Wonton wrappers can be found in most grocery stores near the refrigerated section.
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