Crab Rangoon Recipe
Crab Rangoon is a delightful appetizer that combines the flavors of crab meat, cream cheese, and seasonings, all wrapped in a crispy wonton wrapper.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan or deep fryer
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 8 oz. crab meat, drained and flaked
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about a teaspoon of the crab mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of the wrappers with water, then fold them over diagonally to form a triangle. Press the edges firmly to seal.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop the Crab Rangoon into the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the cooked Crab Rangoon from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.