Description
Crab Rangoon is a crispy, savory appetizer featuring a creamy mixture of cream cheese and crab meat wrapped in crispy wonton wrappers, perfect for parties or a delightful snack served with sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz canned crab meat, drained
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Wrappers and Frying
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Dipping Sauce
- Sweet and sour sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, drained crab meat, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and ground black pepper until all ingredients are evenly mixed and smooth.
- Assemble the Wontons: Place a small spoonful of the crab and cream cheese filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal it, then fold over into a triangle shape and press the edges firmly to prevent leakage during frying.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature for perfect frying without excessive greasiness.
- Fry the Crab Rangoon: Carefully place the prepared wontons into the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried wontons and drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the crab rangoon hot, accompanied by sweet and sour sauce for dipping. Enjoy the crispy texture with the creamy, flavorful filling!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to achieve a smooth filling.
- Do not overfill the wonton wrappers to prevent them from bursting during frying.
- Maintain the oil temperature to avoid soggy or overly greasy wontons.
- Use canned crab meat for convenience, or substitute with fresh crab meat if available.
- Sweet and sour sauce balances the savory richness of the filling perfectly.
