Description
 Crispy golden wontons filled with a creamy crab and cream cheese mixture. A restaurant-style appetizer that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz (115 g) lump crab meat, drained and checked for shells
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 20–24 wonton wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing wrappers)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Brush edges with egg wash.
- Fold wrappers into a triangle or bring corners together to form a pouch, pressing edges firmly.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry wontons in small batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels or a wire rack. Serve hot with sweet and sour or chili dipping sauce.
Notes
Best served fresh and hot. To make ahead, assemble and freeze before frying. Fry directly from frozen, adding 1 minute to cook time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Chinese