| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 27 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 12 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings (4 wontons each) |
Ingredients
- 1 can (6 1/2 ounces) crabmeat, shells removed
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon steak sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Mix crabmeat, cream cheese, steak sauce, and garlic powder together in a medium bowl. Place 1 1/2 teaspoons of crab mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water; fold in half diagonally and press edges to seal. Repeat with remaining filling and wonton wrappers. Heat 1/4-inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot (around 350 degrees F), carefully add the wontons, in batches as necessary, and fry until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove to a paper towel-lined platter to drain before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 679 |
| Total Fat | 33 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg |
| Sodium | 973 mg |
Reviews
It is delicious as is or used with lump crab! They disappear almost as quickly as cooked! If using canned crab it is vital to drain the liquid first.
I used UNcanned crab (canned crab is unacceptable), added green onions and garlic as recommended by other reviewers, but still didn’t think they were great. I’m not sure what the steak sauce adds to the flavor. Something was missing, just not sure what.
These are a huge hit when I made them. I do use real garlic instead of the poweder, and add green onions. Also, you HAVE to use lump crab meat. The canned white meat that I tried was liquid goo. I wouldn’t use it in the wontons and the cat wouldn’t eat it, that’s pretty bad!
I took the advice of others and added Old Bay Garlic and Herb seasoning as well as a handful of shredded swiss cheese.
You do need the sweet and sour sauce , it adds a nice flavor to the crab.
Also, fresh crab is much better then the canned.
Using chive and onion cream cheese added an abundance of flavor. :]
Quick and easy and oh so tasty !
I added a bit of ginger. Great appetizer.
Thanks, Sandra—I LOVE your recipes !
I added a bit of ginger. Great appetizer.
Thanks, Sandra—I LOVE your recipes !
…but would be tastier if more seasonings were added…
I like the idea of the wontons but this particular recipe is far too bland. It really needs some help. -Ricki from Grand Blanc, MI
Although the filling was very bland, it had a nasty metallic aftertaste. This is a recipe I’ll never make again. Ann Marie T. Seal Beach, CA.
Very tasty, my guests loved them. I served them with a bottled sweet & sour sauce.
Tish Morgan
New Orleans, LA