Air Fried Crab Wontons (Printer View)

Crispy wontons with creamy crab and cheese filling, air fried to golden perfection and light crispiness.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ Wontons

09 - 24 square wonton wrappers
10 - Water for sealing

→ Cooking

11 - Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Dipping Sauce (Optional)

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

# Method Steps:

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 one wonton wrapper on a clean work surface. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of the wrapper.
03 - Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger. Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle, pressing firmly to remove air pockets and seal edges completely. For traditional wonton shape, bring the two corners together and seal.
04 - Repeat the filling and sealing process with all remaining wrappers and filling mixture.
05 - Lightly spray all wontons with cooking spray or brush with a small amount of vegetable oil to promote even browning.
06 - Set 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.
08 - Air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time, until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Transfer hot wontons to a serving plate and serve immediately 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 and Easy: With a 20-minute prep and 10-minute cook time, they are perfect for parties or a quick savory craving.
  • Rich Flavor: The combination of savory crab, aromatics like garlic and spring onion, and creamy cheese is timeless.
02 -
  • Seal Tightly: Use enough water to moisten the edges and press firmly to remove air pockets, which prevents the wontons from bursting.
  • Spray for Color: A light, even coating of oil spray is the secret to achieving that deep golden-brown color in the air fryer.
  • Don't Overfill: Stick to 1 teaspoon of filling to ensure the wrapper can be sealed properly without tearing.
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