Panda Express Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe
Golden, crispy Panda Express–style cream cheese rangoons made at home with simple ingredients and easy folding techniques.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 tbsp thinly sliced scallions
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 48 wonton wrappers
Instructions
- In a medium frying pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350F. The oil should be about 3 inches deep.vegetable oil
- In a medium bowl cream the cream cheese, scallions, and garlic powder together.8 oz cream cheese, 3 tbsp thinly sliced scallions, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Add about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Brush the edges with some room temperature water.48 wonton wrappers
- Fold the wonton by placing the center of each side into the middle and pinch firmly to get that iconic look. Repeat until done with the cream cheese mixture.
- Carefully place the wontons you made first into the oil making sure not to overcrowd them. Allow them to cook until they are golden brown. Remove the oil using a slotted spoon, and allow them to drain on paper towels. Repeat this process until all of the rangoons are fried.
- Let them cool down for 5-10 minutes before serving with some sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 65IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg
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