Description
Crab Rangoon is a crispy, golden appetizer filled with creamy cream cheese and savory crab meat, perfect for parties or a takeout-inspired treat at home.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
6 oz canned crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
24 wonton wrappers
Water (for sealing edges)
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, crabmeat, green onions, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface and place about 1 teaspoon of the filling into the center of each wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of each wrapper with water, fold into a triangle or desired shape, and press tightly to seal, removing any air pockets.
- Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the wontons in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce.
Notes
Add Sriracha or hot sauce to the filling for a spicy variation.
Use fresh lump crab meat for a richer flavor.
For a lighter option, bake or air-fry instead of deep frying.
Vegetarian version: omit crab and add extra scallions or chopped water chestnuts.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 13mg