Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks

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Mozzarella sticks meet crab rangoons! What's not to love? Serve with sweet chili sauce and garnish with sliced green onions.

Crab and mozzarella sticks on a gray and white platter with a bowl of chili sauce
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 sticks
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped

  • ¼ cup sliced green onions

  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 ¾ cups panko bread crumbs

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper so the paper hangs over the sides of the pan.

  2. Stir together cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, crabmeat, green onions, powdered sugar, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl until combined. Transfer to the prepared pan, spreading to an even layer. Freeze for 30 minutes.

  3. Lift cream cheese mixture from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut the frozen block in half, then cut each half crosswise into 8 sticks (you will have sixteen 4x1-inch sticks.)

  4. Put flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs and water together in a second shallow dish. Put panko in a third shallow dish.

  5. Dredge each cream cheese stick in flour; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into panko to coat both sides. Place the breaded sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.

  6. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

  7. Add 1 1/2 inches of oil to a medium saucepan. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  8. Fry 3 or 4 sticks at a time until golden brown, about 1 minute. (Keep uncooked sticks in freezer until ready to fry.)

  9. Drain fried sticks on paper towels, then transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven. Repeat to fry remaining sticks.

Cook's Note:

Use a frying thermometer to monitor temperature to keep it as close to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) as you can.

Editor's Note:

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

401 Calories
36g Fat
15g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 388mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 8g 16%
Potassium 47mg 1%

* 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.