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Crab Wontons


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious crispy crab wontons filled with cream cheese and crab meat.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 6 oz. crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation, finely diced)
  • 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp soy sauce
  • 20 wonton wrappers
  • oil (for deep frying)
  • sauce for dipping: sweet and sour sauce or sweet chili sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, crab meat, green onion, sugar, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Mix well.
  2. Working quickly, spoon 1 tbsp of the filling in the middle of a wonton wrapper. Dab a bit of water on the outer edges of the wrapper and fold two opposite ends together.
  3. Fold the other two ends to create a small parcel, pinching the edges together to seal the wonton tightly. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
  4. Meanwhile, heat 3 inches of cooking oil in a pot to 350°F.
  5. Fry a single layer of wontons at a time for 2-3 minutes, turning as needed, until evenly golden brown.
  6. Remove wontons from the oil with a strainer or slotted spoon, transferring the fried wontons to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining wontons, then serve with sweet and sour sauce or sweet chili sauce.

Notes

  • For a crispier texture, ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying.
  • Customize the filling with additional spices or herbs as desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 wontons
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg