Description
Crab Rangoon is a crispy, golden fried appetizer filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, crab, and seasonings. These golden dumplings are perfect for parties or as a savory snack and are much easier to make at home than you might think.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz crab meat (or imitation crab meat), shredded or chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12–16 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Lay the wonton wrappers flat on a clean surface. Place about one teaspoon of the crab mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- Lightly wet the edges of the wonton wrapper with water and fold into a triangle or purse shape, sealing the edges tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower the Crab Rangoon into the oil using tongs or a slotted spoon. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried Crab Rangoon from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier version, air fry the Crab Rangoon at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy.
- For extra heat, add sriracha sauce to the filling or sprinkle with chili flakes after frying.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the crab with a mix of chopped vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or a tofu mixture.
- Garlic butter dipping sauce adds a rich flavor to the Rangoon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes per batch
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Crab Rangoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
