Crab Rangoon with Water Chestnuts

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Deep-fried crab Rangoon made with crabmeat, cream cheese, and wontons are excellent appetizers. Leave out the water chestnuts if desired. Serve with your favorite Asian-style dipping sauces.

Submitted by lavaun
Updated on January 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 wontons
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 1 quart oil for deep frying

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

  • 2 tablespoons water chestnuts, drained and chopped

  • 1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers

Directions

  1. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan.

  2. Mix cream cheese, crabmeat, water chestnuts, garlic powder, and paprika together in a medium bowl.

  3. Place about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten wrapper edges with water, fold over the mixture, and pinch to seal.

  4. Working in small bathces, fry wontons until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

From the Editor

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203 Calories
12g Fat
16g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 268mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 126mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.