Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks
Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 18 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 18 ounces imitation crab meat, chopped
For the Breading and Frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, as needed for dredging
- 2 eggs, beaten, as needed for egg wash
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs, as needed for coating
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, as needed
For Serving
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, for dipping, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped green onion, garlic powder, salt, powdered sugar, and chopped imitation crab meat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and uniform. Ensure no large lumps of cream cheese remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the mixture later. Transfer the crab and cheese mixture into the prepared dish, pressing it down firmly and evenly to form a compact layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the baking dish in the freezer for approximately 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to cut without falling apart.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Once frozen, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the solid block of mixture from the dish. Transfer it to a cutting board and carefully cut it into individual stick-like squares or rectangles, about 1 inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Prepare a breading station. Set up three separate shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with Panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Working with one stick at a time, first dip it into the flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently shake off any excess flour. Next, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat it thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well to all sides.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Place the breaded sticks back onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and return them to the freezer for an additional 15 minutes. This helps the coating set and prevents the sticks from falling apart during frying.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
While the sticks are chilling, heat about 3-4 cups of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 10
Carefully place a few breaded sticks into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. The internal cheese will be melted and gooey.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 11
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried sticks from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining sticks, maintaining the oil temperature between batches.
⏱️ 10 min
- 12
Serve the fried Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks hot, optionally with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 18 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 18 ounces imitation crab meat, chopped
For the Breading and Frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, as needed for dredging
- 2 eggs, beaten, as needed for egg wash
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs, as needed for coating
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, as needed
For Serving
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, for dipping, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped green onion, garlic powder, salt, powdered sugar, and chopped imitation crab meat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and uniform. Ensure no large lumps of cream cheese remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the mixture later. Transfer the crab and cheese mixture into the prepared dish, pressing it down firmly and evenly to form a compact layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the baking dish in the freezer for approximately 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to cut without falling apart.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Once frozen, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the solid block of mixture from the dish. Transfer it to a cutting board and carefully cut it into individual stick-like squares or rectangles, about 1 inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Prepare a breading station. Set up three separate shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with Panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Working with one stick at a time, first dip it into the flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently shake off any excess flour. Next, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat it thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well to all sides.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Place the breaded sticks back onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and return them to the freezer for an additional 15 minutes. This helps the coating set and prevents the sticks from falling apart during frying.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
While the sticks are chilling, heat about 3-4 cups of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 10
Carefully place a few breaded sticks into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. The internal cheese will be melted and gooey.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 11
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried sticks from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining sticks, maintaining the oil temperature between batches.
⏱️ 10 min - 12
Serve the fried Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks hot, optionally with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min