Description
This Panda Express Cream Cheese Rangoon recipe offers a crispy, golden-fried wonton filled with a creamy mixture of soft cream cheese, scallions, and garlic powder. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these rangoons pair delightfully with sweet and sour dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that's easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp thinly sliced scallions
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Assembly & Frying
- 48 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil (for frying, about 3 inches deep)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a medium frying pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) with about 3 inches depth for deep frying.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, thoroughly cream together the softened cream cheese, thinly sliced scallions, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the rangoons: Place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Lightly brush the edges of the wrappers with room temperature water to help seal.
- Fold and seal: Fold the wonton by bringing the center of each side towards the middle, pinching firmly to create the signature rangoon shape. Repeat until all filling is used.
- Fry the rangoons: Carefully place the assembled rangoons into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove rangoons and drain on paper towels.
- Cool and serve: Let the rangoons cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sweet and sour dipping sauce for best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure oil is at the proper temperature (350°F) to achieve crispy texture without absorbing excess oil.
- Don't overcrowd the frying pot to maintain oil temperature and even cooking.
- Rangoons can be prepared ahead and frozen before frying for convenience.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as sweet and sour or soy-based sauces.
- Use room temperature water to seal wontons to avoid wrinkling or tears.
