Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoons are a crab and cream cheese mixture piled into a wonton wrapper then fried to crispy perfection. These homemade crab rangoons can be air-fried, baked, or deep-fried.

Crab wontons are one of our husband’s favorites to get at Chinese. We love the fried wontons with cream cheese that don’t have crab.

We will share our favorite Rangoon recipe you can make. Skip ordering takeout and make your usual Chinese crab Rangoon at home.

Why you will love this Crab Rangoon…

• Crispy wonton
• Crab in every bite
• Lots of cream cheese filling
• Easy to make
• Air fryer crab wontons give you crunch without excess oil
• Can bake in the oven
• Great for dipping in sweet and sour sauce
• Deep fry just like your usual restaurant

• Wonton Wrappers
• Cream Cheese
• Crab Meat
• Garlic
• Worcestershire sauce
• Green onions
• Salt
• Vegetable oil

How to Make

We share how to deep fry and bake in oven in the printable recipe card below.

Step 1: The first thing you want to do is preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.

Step 2: In a bowl you are going to add your softened cream cheese, crab, garlic, Worcestershire, green onion and salt. Mix well until fully combined.

Step 3: Layout your wonton wrapper, and place a spoonful of mixture in the center of the wrapper. Use your finger to dip in water and wipe all around the edges of the wrapper.

Step 4: Bring two edges together making it a triable shape. Then lift up the other two edges, and pinch all four seams together.

Step 5: Brush the wontons with vegetable oil or spritz with oil. Place the wontons in an air fryer.

Step 6: Leave space between each wonton, and cook for 4-6 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Repeat until all the crab wonton rangoons are cooked.

Storage

Crab wontons are best served warm and fresh. If you happen to not eat them all, allow the wontons to cook a bit.

Place in an airtight container or sealable bag in the fridge for 1-2 days. Then just eat cold or warm them up.

The texture will change a bit once the wontons cool down.

Variations

• Leave crab out to make a cream cheese wonton.
• Add sugar or sweetener to your preference to get the right amount of sweet to savory.
• Add seasonings and spices to the filling, to alter the flavor.
• Use lump crab or imitation crab depending on budget and flavor preference.

Expert Tips

Want some tips and pointers for making wontons? Here are some things that help us.

• Don’t overstuff, or you will have a hard time keeping your wontons together.
• Make sure you seal each seem well so it doesn’t break open.
• Moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers to create the sticky texture that acts like glue.
• Use softened cream cheese so it mixes well.
• Use a scoop so you get the same amount of cheese mixture in each wonton.

How to Fold A Crab Rangoon

Don’t be intimidated on folding a cream cheese Rangoon. We promise it is easy, and after you do a few you might feel like a pro.

In the center, add your crab mixture. Then wet the edges all around the wrapper.

Fold one corner up connecting it to the other corner. This will create a triangle look.

Now you will bring the other two sides in pinching them altogether. Run fingers on each crease to seal the wrapper together.

You can fold your Rangoons this way for crab rangoons in air fryer, oven, or frying.

Dipping Sauce Ideas

Sweet and sour sauce or sweet chili sauce are two that are popular. You can also eat them plain if you are not a fan of dipping.

Practical notes

Can you make crab rangoons in advance?

You are welcome to make your cream cheese and crab Rangoons up to 4 hours in advance. Just assemble and place in a covered container in the refrigerator. u003cbru003eThen when you are ready remove from the fridge and bake, air fry, or deep fry.

Crab we use frozen crab meat in rangoons?

Don’t have fresh crab on hand? Reach for frozen crab meat if you want. Just thaw it so you can mix with the cream cheese.

What temperature of oil do we need to deep fry crab wontons?

350-375 degrees is the temperature of oil you will want to use for frying up the wontons. We highly recommend a thermometer to check the temperature.

Why didn’t our air fryer crab Rangoons brown up?

You need to spritz the outside of your wrappers with an oil mister. This will allow for a golden color, otherwise, they will stay pale in color.

How long do you bake crab rangoons in the oven?

If you cook the Rangoons in the oven, we recommend 400 degrees and bake for 12-15 minutes. u003cbru003eSpritz lightly with a cooking spray to help brown up the wonton wrappers.

Ingredients

Makes 30 Rangoons

Supplies

• Air Fryer
• Scoop
• Deep Fryer
• Mixing Bowl
• Wonton Wrappers, 1 package
• 8 ounces crab, lump crab or imitation crab
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3-4 green onions, finely chopped
• Oil

Method

1. Start by preheating the air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. In a bowl, you will add your cream cheese, crab, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, diced green onins, and salt. Stir well till combined.
3. Place a tablespoon of crab mixture on the center of each wonton wrapper. Then dip finger in cold water to line the sides of each wonton.
4. Fold two edges together, making a triangle. Then carefully bring up the other two sides, pinching the seams together.
5. Brush each wonton with oil, and place in air fryer basket for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Batch cook, making sure the air fryer crab rangoons do not touch.

Kitchen notes

Deep Fry Crab Rangoons Directions:

Heat oil to 350 degrees. Assemble your Rangoon and then drop it into the oil. Make sure the crab wontons don't touch. Cook for a few minutes or until they are golden brown in color. Baked Crab Rangoons in Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Assemble the same and brush the rangoons with oil like you would for air fryer. Bake for 4-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Ninja Foodi and Instant Pot Duo Crisp: Just use the crisping lid and it will cook like the air fryer method is. So simple, and a great Air Fryer beginners recipe.

• You can use lump crab, frozen crab, imitation crab for this recipe.
• Don't want crab, leave the meat out.
• Add a bit of sugar to sweeten your Rangoons
• Make as many or as few as you would like.
• Refrigerate any leftovers you have for 1-2 days. Then eat cold or reheat.