Description
Crab Rangoon is a delectable appetizer that combines a creamy crab filling with crispy wonton wrappers, making it a perfect choice for parties, game days, or family dinners. This crowd-pleaser features a golden-brown exterior and rich flavors that transport your taste buds to Asian cuisine in under an hour. With its easy preparation and customizable filling options, you can elevate your gatherings with this delightful dish. Serve it hot alongside sweet Thai chili or sweet and sour sauce for an irresistible treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces crab meat (drained)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 ounces wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Working with wonton wrappers, scoop ½ to 1 teaspoon of the crab mixture onto each wrapper. Dab cornstarch slurry on one corner to seal.
- Fold the opposite corner over the filling and press down to secure. Shape into an envelope by folding the sides inward and sealing well.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 375°F. Fry the rangoons in batches until golden brown (about 30 seconds). For extra crispiness, double fry them after resting for five minutes.
- Serve warm with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rangoons (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg