Wonton wrappers filled with a creamy crabmeat and water chestnuts are deep fried until golden brown. They make wonderful appetizers!
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
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
