Crab Egg Rolls (Print-Friendly Version)

Crispy egg rolls brimming with creamy crab and green onions, a hit party snack with a satisfying crunch.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Wrapping and Frying

01 - 8 to 10 egg roll wrappers
02 - Water, for sealing wrappers
03 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying

→ Filling

04 - 225 g fresh cooked white crabmeat, flaked or diced
05 - 1 teaspoon (5 g) garlic powder
06 - 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 g) onion powder
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
08 - 450 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
09 - 3 green onions, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Grab a platter and set the egg rolls on it. Dig in while they’re warm.
02 - Fry the rolls in batches of 2–3. Lower each one into the hot oil and fry them for 1–2 minutes. Turn as needed until they’re golden brown all over. Use a slotted spoon to get them out and let them drain on paper towels. Wait for the oil to heat back up before the next batch.
03 - Take a food processor and blend together the cream cheese, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and green onions until it’s smooth. Then gently mix in the crab meat.
04 - On a clean surface, place an egg roll wrapper with one corner facing you. Spoon in about three rounded tablespoons of the filling in the middle, making a little mound. Fold the nearest corner over the filling and tuck it in. Then fold the side corners in and roll it tightly away from you. Dampen the last edge with water to seal it.
05 - In a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, add vegetable oil to a depth that’s good for frying. Heat it up to 190°C (375°F), keeping an eye on the temp.

# Extra Information:

01 - Pick fresh lump crab for the best flavor and texture, skip the canned stuff.
02 - You’ll usually find egg roll wrappers in the fridge area near fresh produce.
03 - Want a hint of sweetness? Toss in 0.5 tablespoon (7 g) of sugar or mirin into the filling.
04 - Canola or peanut oil also works well if you need an alternative to vegetable oil.
05 - Let cream cheese sit out to get to room temperature for easier mixing.

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