Crab Rangoon is a popular appetizer in American Chinese cuisine. These crispy, creamy crab-filled wontons are easy to make at home and perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying as a snack. This recipe will show you how to create these tasty treats from scratch.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (6 oz) crab meat, drained and flaked
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 30 wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, garlic, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Place a small spoonful of the crab mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold over to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pan to 375°F (190°C). Fry the crab rangoon in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
