How to Make Crispy Crab Rangoon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crispy Crab Rangoon is a popular appetizer that is often found on the menu at Chinese and Thai restaurants. These delicious little pockets of creamy crab filling are wrapped in a crispy, deep-fried wonton wrapper, creating a perfect combination of textures and flavors.

One of the best things about making Crab Rangoon at home is that it's surprisingly easy to do. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking techniques, you can create a batch of these irresistible appetizer...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 pound crabmeat, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (14 ounce) package small won ton wrappers
  • 1 quart oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 40 wontons

  • Mix cream cheese, crabmeat, soy sauce, ginger, cilantro, parsley, and garlic together in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or deep fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • While the oil is heating, place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture into the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the wrapper edges and pull two corners together over filling to make a triangle. Pull two remaining corners up to join them, then press firmly to seal. Repeat to make remaining wontons. Place prepared wontons under a slightly moist paper towel until oil is hot.
  • Working in batches, fry 3 or 4 wontons at a time in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer wontons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    393 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 778mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 257mg