Description
Crab Rangoon is a popular appetizer featuring crispy fried wonton wrappers filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, crab meat, and aromatic seasonings. These golden, crunchy bites are perfect for serving at parties, gatherings, or as a delicious snack paired with sweet and sour or soy dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz crab meat, drained and flaked
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
Wrapper
- Wonton wrappers
For Frying
- Oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil), enough to submerge rangoons
Instructions
- Preheat the oil: Heat a deep fryer or a heavy pot filled with oil to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the rangoons fry evenly and become crisp.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, crab meat, chopped green onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce until well incorporated.
- Assemble the rangoons: Place a small spoonful of the crab and cream cheese mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Seal the rangoons: Moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper with a little water using your finger. Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle and press the edges firmly to seal and prevent filling leakage during frying.
- Repeat assembly: Continue assembling and sealing the remaining wontons with the filling mixture.
- Fry the rangoons: Carefully place the rangoons in the preheated oil in batches, frying for 2 to 3 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the fried rangoons using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot: Serve the crab rangoons immediately while hot and crispy with your choice of sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce for dipping.
- Enjoy: Relish these delightful homemade crab rangoons as a tasty starter or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth filling texture.
- Do not overfill the wonton wrappers to avoid bursting during frying.
- Seal the edges tightly with water to prevent oil from seeping inside while frying.
- Fry in batches to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Use fresh crab meat or high-quality canned crab meat for the best flavor.
- You can substitute green onions with minced chives for a milder taste.
- Serve with sweet and sour sauce, duck sauce, or soy sauce based on your preference.
