Steamed dumplings and crispy egg rolls are just two of the delectable appetizers that are often included on Chinese American takeaway menus to kick off a party. Crab Rangoon is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, though, so look no further. This snack is a hit with everyone because of its creamy, delicious filling and golden, crispy surface. Creating them at home is the best part!
Ingredients:
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 oz. imitation crab meat, finely shredded and patted dry
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 1 (12-oz.) package square wonton wrappers
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Vegetable oil, for pan frying or air frying
- Cooking spray, for air frying
- Sweet chili sauce, for serving
Instructions:
Step No.01
Cream cheese, imitation crab, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, green onion, garlic, and jalapeño should all be thoroughly mixed together in a big bowl.
Step No.02
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of filling into the center of each wonton wrapper, working with 1 at a time, and flatten it into a mound. (To keep the remaining wonton wrappers from drying out, keep them covered with plastic wrap.) Apply a thin layer of the beaten egg to the wrapper’s edges. Bring the wrapper’s two opposing corners together and fold them slightly over the contents. Two corners remain open after pressing to shut the others. Proceed with the other two corners. Squeeze out all the air by pinching to seal the edges where the corners meet. The rangoons need to resemble stars with four points each.
Step No.03
Set the oven to 250°F in order to pan fry. Heat one and a half inches of vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F. Working in batches of six to seven, fry the rangoons for one to two minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown all over. Move to a baking sheet with a wire rack inside, and reheat in the oven. Fry the rangoons until they are all done.
Step No.04
To air fry: If necessary, preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Add frying spray to the air fryer basket. Use a vegetable oil brush to coat the rangoons. Arrange the rangoons in the basket in a single layer, working in batches, and cook for 5 minutes. Apply extra oil to the rangoons if they seem dry. Cook for an additional three minutes or until deeply brown and crispy.
Step No.05
Serve the rangoons with sauce made of sweet chili.
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