Easy Crab Rangoon (30-Minute Crispy Appetizer)

Easy Crab Rangoon (30-Minute Crispy Appetizer)

This easy crab rangoon recipe takes 30 minutes and makes a crispy, golden appetizer with a smooth, creamy filling. It's perfect for game-day parties, family gatherings, or weekend snacks. Expect crunchy wontons and rich, savory crab flavor.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Chinese

Servings pieces

Calories per serving 50 kcal

Ingredients

20 wonton wrappers
2 cups vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Crab Rangoon Filling:

¾ cup imitation crab meat cut into 1" long pieces (or use drained canned crab meat and press out the liquids)
½ cup cream cheese softened
2 tablespoon green onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon white granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Serve with:

Sweet Thai Chili sauce or plum sauce

Instructions

Combine the softened cream cheese, crab meat, finely chopped green onions, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sugar, and black pepper. Mix with a fork until well combined.
Prepare a small bowl of cold water and place it nearby. Lay one wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface and spoon 2 teaspoons of filling into the center, keeping the edges clear. Dip your finger in the water and lightly trace all 4 edges of the wrapper.
Bring 2 opposite corners together over the filling and pinch them firmly to seal.
Bring the remaining 2 corners to the center and press all the seams firmly together, removing any trapped air as you seal.
Heat the vegetable oil to 325°F. Fry 6 to 7 wontons at a time for 1 1⁄2 to 2 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Keep the oil between 325°F and 350°F between batches.
Lift the wontons from the oil with a slotted spoon, letting excess oil drain off. Transfer them to a wire rack and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve with sweet chili sauce or plum sauce.

Notes

How to Make Air Fryer Crab Rangoon:

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and preheat to 350°F. Arrange the filled wontons in a single layer with space between them, lightly spray the tops with oil, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

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