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The Ultimate Crab Rangoon Recipe: Creamy Crab Appetizer Perfection

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These easy Crab Rangoon bites combine a velvety cream cheese–crab filling with golden, crispy wonton wrappers. Perfect for parties, they deliver indulgent flavor in a pint-sized package, ready in under 30 minutes. Serve alongside sweet chili or soy-ginger dips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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For the filling

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz (225 g) imitation crab meat or real crab, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For assembly and frying

  • About 30–40 wonton wrappers
  • Oil for deep-frying (vegetable, canola or peanut oil)

Instructions

  • Prepare the filling by combining the softened cream cheese, chopped crab meat, green onions, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and stir until smooth and evenly mixed.
  • Lay out a wonton wrapper on a clean work surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the crab-cheese mixture in the center of the wrapper.
  • Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water, fold the wrapper over to form a triangle or purse shape, and press to seal tightly so no filling leaks out during frying. Repeat until all filling is used.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350 °F (175 °C). Carefully lower a few Crab Rangoon Bombs into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
  • Fry for about 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, duck sauce, or soy sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the filling before assembly to prevent leaks.

  • Maintain oil at a steady 350 °F; use a thermometer for accuracy.

  • Store fried Rangoon in a low oven to keep warm and crispy.

  • Customize heat level by adding sriracha or jalapeño.

  • Unfried, sealed Rangoon may be frozen and cooked directly from the freezer—no thawing needed.

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