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Cheesy Crab Wontons

Lump crab meat is blended with cheese-filled cream and then folded over and fried until golden brown and crispy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 wontons
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 6 oz crab meat drained
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 20 wonton wrappers
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Mix cream cheese, crab, mozzarella, and garlic powder until smooth.
  2. Place a spoonful in the center of each wrapper.
  3. Brush the edges with water and fold into triangles, sealing tightly.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy pot.
  5. Fry in batches for about 3 minutes until deep golden.
  6. Drain and serve with sweet chili sauce.

Notes

Use real or imitation crab — both work great here.