Crispy Crab Rangoon Bites: A Delicious Takeout Favorite at Home
These Crispy Crab Rangoon Bites are a homemade twist on a takeout favorite, featuring a creamy crab filling inside a crispy wonton wrapper. Perfect for parties, snacks, or any occasion, they’re irresistibly delicious with a crunchy exterior and savory, cheesy interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz lump crab meat (or imitation crab), finely chopped
1 scallion, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
For the Assembly:
20 wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil, for frying
Small bowl of water (for sealing wrappers)
For Serving:
Sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crab meat, scallions, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Assemble the Crab Rangoons:
- Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean, flat surface.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of the crab mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- Dip your finger in the small bowl of water and lightly wet the edges of the wonton wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle shape, or pinch all corners toward the center to create a star shape. Seal the edges tightly to prevent the filling from spilling out during frying.
- Fry the Crab Rangoon Bites:
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the wontons in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Transfer the fried crab rangoons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the Crab Rangoon Bites warm with sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
Imitation Crab: If you can’t find lump crab meat, imitation crab works just as well and provides a similar taste and texture.
Gluten-Free: To make these crab rangoons gluten-free, substitute the wonton wrappers with gluten-free wrappers or use rice paper.
Cheesy Twist: Add a bit of shredded cheese (such as mozzarella) to the filling for an extra cheesy version of this classic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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