Fried Pinchy Pies

The name ‘Pinchy Pies’ comes from the term ‘pinchy’ which refers to the crispy texture of the fried wonton wrappers used in this dish.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Fried Pinchy Pies

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Seafood Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Crab meat
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• 2 stalk Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 unit Egg
• 2 tablespoon Water
• 16 unit Wonton wrappers
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
3. Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture in the center of each wrapper.
4. Brush the edges of the wrappers with the egg wash. Fold the wrapper over to create a triangle and press the edges to seal.
5. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the stuffed wontons in batches and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Remove the fried pinchy pies from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Let the pinchy pies rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.