Air Fried Crab Wontons (Printable Version)

Golden wontons filled with creamy crab and cheese, air-fried to a crispy finish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Filling

01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 3.5 oz crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation), drained and flaked
03 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
06 - 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Assembly

09 - 24 square wonton wrappers
10 - Water for sealing

→ Cooking

11 - Cooking spray or vegetable oil

→ Dipping Sauce

12 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, flaked crab meat, sliced spring onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Place a wonton wrapper on a clean work surface. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of each wrapper.
03 - Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger. Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing out any air and sealing the edges firmly. Optionally, bring the two corners together and seal to form a traditional wonton shape.
04 - Repeat the filling and sealing process with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling until all are prepared.
05 - Lightly spray the filled wontons with cooking spray or brush with a small amount of vegetable oil on all sides.
06 - Set the air fryer to 375°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
07 - Place wontons in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap or touch each other.
08 - Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time, until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Transfer wontons to a serving plate and serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lighter Alternative: Air frying uses significantly less oil than deep frying while maintaining a satisfying crunch.
  • Quick Preparation: With only 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, you can enjoy these in half an hour.
  • Versatile Filling: The rich cream cheese and crab base is easily customizable to suit your taste.
02 -
  • Single Layer Only: Always cook in batches if necessary to ensure the wontons are in a single layer for maximum crispiness.
  • Don't Skip the Oil: Even a light spray of oil helps the wonton wrappers achieve that beautiful golden-brown color.
  • Check Labels: If you have allergies, always double-check the labels on pre-made wonton wrappers and sauces for wheat, soy, or dairy.
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