Air Fried Crab Wontons (Printer version)

Crispy wontons with crab and cream cheese, air-fried to a golden, crunchy perfection.

# 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 vegetable oil

→ Dipping Sauce

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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, spring onions, garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and fully 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. Fold diagonally to form a triangle, pressing firmly to remove air pockets and seal edges securely. Optionally, bring the two corners together to form a traditional wonton shape.
04 - Repeat the filling and sealing process with all remaining wonton wrappers and filling mixture.
05 - Lightly spray all wontons with cooking spray or brush with a small amount of vegetable oil on all sides.
06 - Set air fryer to 375°F (190°C) 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 cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Transfer hot wontons to a serving plate and accompany with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy: From prep to plate in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining.
  • Lighter than deep-fried: The air fryer gives you that satisfying crunch with far less oil.
  • Crowd-pleasing filling: Creamy cream cheese and tender crab meat are an irresistible combination.
  • Versatile: Easily adapted with shrimp, spicy additions, or a vegetarian filling.
  • Minimal mess: No hot oil splatters — just clean, crispy results every time.
02 -
  • Seal firmly: Press out all air before sealing the edges to prevent the wontons from bursting open during cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd: Arrange wontons in a single layer in the air fryer basket so hot air can circulate freely around each one.
  • Turn halfway: Flip the wontons at the halfway mark to ensure an even, all-over golden colour and crunch.
  • Softened cream cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing so the filling is smooth and easy to work with.
  • Check your labels: Always verify allergen information on pre-made wonton wrappers and sauces, especially if cooking for guests with dietary needs.
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