Crab Rangoon III

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 quart oil for deep frying
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers

PROCEDURE :

• In a large, heavy sauce pan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, crabmeat, garlic powder, paprika and water chestnuts.
• Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of wonton wrappers. Moisten wrapper edges with water, fold over the mixture and pinch to seal.
• In small batches, fry the wontons 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.