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Delicious Crab Rangoon Recipe: Crispy, Creamy, and Irresistible

Crispy wontons filled with creamy, savory crab and cream cheese — a crowd-pleasing appetizer with gold-rumpled shells and sweet-sour sauce. Perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: American Fusion
Servings: 25 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Samantha Jones

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 6 oz fresh crab meat or imitation crab, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (use halal-friendly or alcohol-free alternative)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup green onions, sliced
  • Salt, to taste
  • 25 wonton wrappers
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
  • Sweet and sour sauce, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat 1 inch oil in a skillet to 355°F (180°C), checked with a thermometer.
  • Combine cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt until fully mixed.
  • Place 2 teaspoons filling on each wonton wrapper center.
  • Moisten edges with water, fold into triangles, seal tightly, and fold corners inward.
  • Fry in batches until golden (2–3 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce.

Notes

Use halal-certified or alcohol-free Worcestershire sauce for dietary compliance.
Do not overcrowd pan to maintain oil temperature.
Freeze un-fried Rangoon (unwrapped) before frying for storage.