Crispy wontons filled with a creamy crab and cream cheese mixture—perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Filling
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 170 g (6 oz) crab meat, finely chopped (or imitation crab)
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Assembly
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Small bowl of water (for sealing)
For frying
- Vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
1. Make the filling
In a bowl, combine:
- Cream cheese
- Crab meat
- Green onions
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
2. Fill the wontons
- Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of filling to the center.
- Moisten the edges with water.
- Fold and seal the corners together, removing as much air as possible.
3. Fry
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the rangoons in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. Serve
Serve hot with:
- Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Soy sauce or duck sauce
Air Fryer Method
- Lightly spray the assembled rangoons with oil.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 7–9 minutes until golden and crisp.
Tips
- Don’t overfill the wrappers or they may burst while cooking.
- Keep unused wonton wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
- Real crab provides the best flavor, but imitation crab works well and is budget-friendly.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: About 24 rangoons 🦀🥟✨
