Serve up a plate of these crispy critters with your favorite Asian side sauces.
Heat up the frying oil in a big saucepan to 375 F.
Mix the cream cheese, crab, garlic powder, paprika and water chestnuts in a medium bowl.
Place about a teaspoon of the mix in the middle of each wonton. Moisten the wrapper edges with water, fold them over, and seal them up.
Fry the wontons in small batches for 3 to 5 minutes each, or until golden brown.