Crispy Wontons

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, seafood, green onions, flour, and soy sauce.
2. 2
   Chill for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Put 1 teaspoon of the seafood filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
4. 4
   Use a pastry brush or your finger to paint a line of egg wash around the edge of each wrapper.
5. 5
   Gently fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle, lightly press out any air, and press the edges to seal them.
6. 6
   In a large pot or deep-fryer, heat at least 2 inches of oil to 325F.
7. 7
   Fry the wontons in small batches, turning as needed to brown evenly, for 2 minutes or until crisp.
8. 8
   Transfer them to a rack set over a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
9. 9
   (If desired, keep warm on the cooling rack in a 200F.
10. 10
    oven.)
11. 11
    Serve with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
12. 12
    Combine the preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot chili sauce (if desired) in a bowl.