Crispy Crab Rangoon

  Appetizers

My husband loved the appetizers we ordered at a Chinese restaurant so much that I was determined to develop a crab rangoon recipe to make them at home. After two more trips to the restaurant to taste them again and about four home trials, I had them perfected.

Crispy Crab Rangoon

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 16 appetizers.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped imitation crabmeat
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 16 wonton wrappers
  • Oil for frying
  • Sweet-and-sour sauce

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in onions, crab and garlic.
  • 2. Place about 1-1/2 teaspoons in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water; fold opposite corners over filling and press to seal. Repeat.
  • 3. In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wontons, in batches, until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sweet-and-sour sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 rangoon: 61 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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