Crab Rangoon

Using fresh crab gives a deep flavor to these fried wontons; however, imitation crab meat can also be used when needed.

Serves: 6Hands-on: 25 minutesTotal: 25 minutesDifficulty: Medium

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 4 oz. cooked lump crab meat
  • 1 Tbsp. minced chives
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne powder
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • 24 wonton skins
  • 2 cups peanut oil
  • 1 cup jarred sweet-and-sour sauce

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, crab meat, chives, and seasonings together.
  • Take one wonton skin and brush the edge of each side with water. Place about 1 tablespoon of the mixture in the center of the skin. Fold 2 ends of the wrapper together, pinching to seal. Fold the other ends together to make a little parcel. Use your fingers and pinch together all the seams to thoroughly seal. Repeat with the remaining wonton skins.
  • Heat the oil in a wok to 375°F. In batches, fry the wontons for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat until all parcels have been fried.
  • Serve immediately with sweet-and-sour sauce.