Crispy Fried Crab Rangoon Recipe
This crispy fried crab rangoon recipe is incredibly easy to make and tastes even better than takeout! Only 6 ingredients are needed to make this delicious snack.
Ingredients
- 3 imitation crab sticks thinly sliced cross-wise
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 16-18 wonton wrappers
- neutral oil for frying
- sweet chili sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thinly sliced imitation crab sticks, softened cream cheese, scallions, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Prepare a small bowl of cold water for assembling. Take a wonton wrapper and place 1 tablespoon of the crab cream cheese filling in the center. Be careful not to overfill otherwise, it'll leak.
- Dip your finger in the water bowl then wet the edges of the wonton wrapper. To seal, lift two opposite corners to the top and pinch them together. Next, lift the other two opposite corners and pinch them all together at the top. While you're doing this, seal the edges, while making sure to push out as much air as possible. This should leave you with a four-point star.
- Cover the assembled rangoons with plastic wrap or a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out. Repeat for all the rangoons until you've used up the filling. This recipe should make about 16 to 18 rangoons.
- Fill a medium-sized pot halfway with neutral oil. Heat to 375F (190C) over medium heat. Carefully add the rangoons into the hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Make sure to work in batches to prevent the pot from overcrowding. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with a sweet chili sauce and enjoy!