Crabmeat and cream cheese wontons make excellent appetizers. Leave out the water chestnuts, if desired. Serve with your favorite Asian-style dipping sauces.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
203 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
In a large, heavy sauce pan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, crabmeat, garlic powder, paprika and water chestnuts.
Step 3
Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of wonton wrappers. Moisten wrapper edges with water, fold over the mixture and pinch to seal.
Step 4
In small batches, fry the wontons 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 quart oil for deep frying
2 tablespoons water chestnuts, drained and chopped
