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Classic Homemade Crab Rangoons with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

A plate of crispy, golden brown crab rangoons served with a small bowl of bright red sweet chili dipping sauce.
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Make crispy, flavorful crab rangoons at home using this simple, tested recipe. These cream cheese wontons are perfect for parties and pair well with a homemade sweet chili sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces imitation crab meat (or real crab meat), finely shredded
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 square wonton wrappers
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (or cooking spray for baking/air frying)
  • For Dipping Sauce: 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded crab meat, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until the filling is smooth and fully combined.
  2. Place one wonton wrapper on a clean, dry surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the crab filling in the center of the wrapper.
  3. Moisten the edges of the wrapper lightly with water using your finger.
  4. Fold the wrapper into a triangle shape, pressing firmly to seal the edges and remove any air pockets. You can also fold the corners together to create a purse shape if preferred.
  5. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
  6. To deep fry: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place 4-5 rangoons into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. To bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush the tops of the assembled rangoons with oil or cooking spray. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
  8. To air fry: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the rangoons with oil. Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.
  9. Serve the hot crab rangoons immediately with the sweet chili dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing the filling.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute imitation crab with lump crab meat for your homemade crab rangoon recipe.
  • If you are making these ahead of time, freeze the assembled, uncooked rangoons on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag. Cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

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