Description
Crab Rangoon is a crispy, savory appetizer featuring crunchy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy mixture of crab meat and cream cheese. This easy-to-make recipe combines simple, fresh ingredients for a deliciously cheesy and satisfying snack perfect for parties or quick bites.
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
For Assembly and Cooking
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Water, for sealing wrappers
Optional for Serving
- Sweet chili sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crab meat, finely chopped green onions, soy sauce, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix everything together until smooth and evenly blended.
- Assemble the Rangoon: Lay out wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges with water and fold into your desired shape, pinching the edges firmly to seal.
- Fry or Bake: To fry, heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the Crab Rangoon in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. To bake, brush the assembled rangoon lightly with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until crisp.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked Crab Rangoon onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce such as sweet chili sauce.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the wonton wrappers to avoid tearing during cooking.
- Properly seal the edges by brushing with water and pressing firmly to prevent leakage.
- Avoid overmixing the filling to maintain the crab meat’s delicate texture.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for even crispiness and to prevent soggy spots.
- Let the Crab Rangoon cool slightly before eating to avoid burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg