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Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoon

Delicious Crab Rangoon filled with cream cheese and imitation crab, ideal as an appetizer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 rangoons
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • air fryer
  • cutting board
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 to 9 ounces imitation crab or surimi preferably stick or 'leg' style, thawed if frozen
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium scallions thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 12-ounce package square wonton wrappers 40 to 50 wrappers
  • 3 cups neutral oil such as canola oil, for frying
  • cooking spray for air frying
  • kosher salt
  • sweet chili sauce for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place cream cheese in a large bowl and let sit at room temperature until softened.
  • Unwrap imitation crab and squeeze out the excess liquid, then shred the pieces into small bits. Finely grate or mince garlic cloves and thinly slice scallions.
  • Add soy sauce, granulated sugar, toasted sesame oil, garlic powder, and ground white pepper to the bowl with cream cheese. Mix until combined.
  • Fill a small bowl with water. Arrange wonton wrappers in a single layer, leaving a tiny space in between each. Dip a finger into the water and swipe it across the center of each wrapper.
  • Folding Option 1: Place 1 tablespoon of crab mixture onto the center of each wrapper stack, spread slightly, dampen edges, fold to form a triangle and pinch to seal.
  • Folding Option 2: Place 1 tablespoon of crab mixture in the center, dampen edges, lift corners up and pinch to seal, ensuring all edges are closed.
  • Deep Fry: Heat neutral oil in a saucepan over medium heat until 350ºF. Fry 2 to 4 rangoons at a time until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side.
  • Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 380ºF, arrange rangoons in a single layer, lightly coat with cooking spray, and air fry for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Sprinkle cooked rangoons with kosher salt and serve with sweet chili sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rangoonsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword appetizer, Crab Rangoon, cream cheese, fried dumplings, Imitation Crab, Party Food
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