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Easy Crab Rangoon

Today we're talking all about how to make easy crab rangoon! This party appetizer is lightly fried on the stovetop and served with a sweet & sour sauce. 
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab meat appetizer, easy appetizer, how to fold wontons, how to make crab rangoon
Servings: 20
Calories: 59kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 6 ounces white crab meat (1 can, drained)
  • 20 wonton wrappers
  • water
  • about 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
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Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and powdered sugar. Mix in crab meat. 6 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, 6 ounces white crab meat
  • Place a tablespoon of crab mixture in the middle of each wonton wrapper. 20 wonton wrappers
  • Brush a small amount of water on all four edges of the wonton wrapper. Pinch corners together, sealing them completely. water
  • Pour oil in a deep skillet or pan. Heat oil to 350ºF. Fry each piece for about 1-2 minutes or until lightly golden. about 2 cups vegetable oil
  • Place a wire rack over a layer of paper towels. After they are done frying, place the crab wontons on the wire rack and allow them to cool.
  • Serve with a sweet and sour sauce.

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Notes

  • How to keep wontons from exploding: Freeze the filled crab rangoon for 15 minutes before frying. This can help keep them from coming apart when frying. Also, seal the wonton wrappers in batches so they don't dry out before throwing in the fryer.
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 20, with 1 serving being 1 crab rangoon piece. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 39mg | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg