Description
Learn how to make delicious Crab Rangoon at home with this easy recipe. These crispy fried wontons filled with a creamy crab mixture are perfect for parties or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cooked crab meat (lump or imitation), finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients:
- 20–24 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Fill Wonton Wrappers: Place about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water and fold into desired shapes.
- Fry the Rangoons: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the rangoons in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with sweet and sour sauce or sweet chili sauce.
Notes
- To bake, brush with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes.
- Use fresh lump crab for best flavor or imitation crab for a budget-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rangoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
