Crab Puffs Recipe
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Crab Puffs

By: TISHNERIC 
"These decadent deep-fried puffs are filled with crabmeat and cream cheese. Dip them in your favorite Asian-style sauce and loosen your belt buckle!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 quart oil for deep frying
  • 1 pound cooked crabmeat
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages small won ton wrappers

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together cooked crabmeat, cream cheese and garlic salt.
  3. Roll a small amount of the crabmeat mixture inside each won ton wrapper and seal.
  4. In small batches, carefully place won tons into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 292 | Total Fat: 11.6g | Cholesterol: 42mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by RedRobynNAU   view full review
Ok - I changed the recipe quite a bit, and I know a lot of people hate that, but personally, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by Wilemon   view full review
I thought these needed some other seasonings, so I cut the garlic salt by half and added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Mary Lee   view full review
Would have given it 5 stars, but it needed fresh crushed garlic and chopped green onion. Make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2003 by DKLEVINSON   view full review
I have made this recipe several times. I tried making them ahead for my Christmas appetizer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2004 by ROCKETTSGRL   view full review
These are great and very easy. However, next time I will put more cream cheese or less crab...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2003 by TISHNERIC   view full review
Prepared and dipped in duck sauce it was phenomenal. Served with an oriental chicken salad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2003 by christina b   view full review
These are insanely yummy and addictive...my husband doesn't care for cream cheese and my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2003 by MISSBEE   view full review
Easy, and delicious!!! My husband was so impressed!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2007 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
With the addition of minced green onions, garlic powder and a bit of creamy horseradish, these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by Mama2three   view full review
I just tried this recipe, and I must say that it is a great starter recipe. I did read reviews...

 

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