Crab Rangoon
Created by DishItTrish on November 18, 2015
- Servings: 15
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 3-5m
- Recipe #21798
Ingredients
- Oil, for deep frying (about 4 cups)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cans (12 ounces) crabmeat (drained and flaked, 6 ounce each can)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts (drained and finely chopped, something close to minced but not quite as fine)
- 1 package (14 ounce) wonton wrappers
How to Make
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Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, crabmeat, garlic powder, paprika and water chestnuts.
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Step 2: Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese-crab mixture in the center of wonton wrappers. Moisten wrapper edges with water, fold over the mixture and pinch to seal. Place them all on a plate.
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Step 3: In a large, heavy sauce pan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Step 4: In small batches, fry a few at a time for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.