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Recipe Index » Course » Appetizers » Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoon

Published by Meaghan on December 1, 2021 | last updated on February 21, 2022.

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Crispy crab rangoon are a Chinese American take out classic. You can make this easy appetizer in just 20 minutes from start to finish. Whip up a batch whenever the mood strikes without ever picking up the phone or the take out menu.

crispy fried crab rangoon on a small white plate with a bowl of dipping sauce in the background

My family loves getting Chinese takeout, but my wallet and my waistline don’t love it nearly as much.

One of our favorite things to order? Crab rangoon.

We love these little appetizers.

And I love them even more since I discovered that they can be deep fried or baked, giving us some options- convenience and calorie-wise.

Best of all? We can get all the same flavors we love from our favorite takeout, but whipped up at home in 20 minutes.

There’s never a wrong time to throw together a batch of these crab rangoon, but there are times that absolutely call for it!

We often make our favorite take out dishes at home and love pairing it with a big batch of our yummy fried rice recipe.

a pile of crispy crab rangoon on a wooden cutting board

What is crab rangoon?

If you aren’t familiar with the classic Chinese takeout appetizer, they are fried little dumplings stuffed with a creamy crab filling made of cream cheese and flaky crab.

They are an Americanized Chinese staple.

Our version features an incredibly creamy crab filling that you can easily seal up into a triangle (or square) of delicious wonton wrapper casing.

an overhead shot showing all of the ingredients needed for making a batch of crab rangoon

Ingredients

You only need a handful of ingredients to make this yummy appetizer. To make them you’ll need:

  • Cream cheese– Use full fat cream cheese for best flavor and let it soften on the counter before you make it.
  • Crab meat– Substitute 2 sticks of finely diced imitation crab meat if that fits your budget better.
  • Confectioner’s sugar– While it’s not required to make this, I highly recommend adding it to give the mixture a hint of sweetness, which makes this unique Asian-American appetizer so special.
  • Salt– Just a pinch.
  • Wonton wrappers – In the grocery store you can find these in the refrigerated produce section. Make sure to grab wonton wrappers not egg roll wrappers, which are too large. Look for the square kind as they are easier to seal.
  • Oil– For deep frying.

a silver measuring spoon with filling on a white plate showing how to fill wonton wrappers and fold/close them for crab rangoon

How to Make

Making these is easier than getting in the car with 4 kids and going to pick up takeout!

To do it, mix all the cream cheese, crab meat, sugar, and salt in a bowl until it’s evenly incorporated.

Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese filling in the middle of a wonton wrapper.

Then, dab some water on the outer edges of the wonton wrapper and fold the two ends of the wrapper together. Now, fold the other two ends to make a tiny parcel and pinch it together to seal it tight.

filled wonton wrappers folded into crab rangoon purses on a white plate

Heat up a pot of oil for deep-frying and fry the crab rangoon in small batches until they are golden brown.

Dish out with a strainer or slotted spoon, draining the excess oil by laying the crab rangoon on a dish lined with paper towels.

Let the crab rangoon cools down a bit before serving them with sweet and sour sauce.

fried crab rangoon arranged on a paper towel lined white plate

How to Bake Crab Rangoon

If you don’t want to deep fry these, put the filled wonton wrappers on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil you’ve sprayed with nonstick spray.

Then bake them in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the wrappers are golden brown.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover crab rangoon in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat them by warming them in the oven until they are heated through.

a hand holding up a golden brown fried crab rangoon

Can I freeze them?

Yes! You can either assemble them and put them uncooked in freezer bags and freeze them for up to a month or freeze the cooked leftovers.

To freeze the cooked leftovers, put them on baking sheet and flash freeze them for 20 minutes.

Once the leftover rangoon is frozen, transfer them to an airtight container and freeze them for 2-3 weeks.

Tips and Tricks

  • Let them cool a bit prior to serving. If you don’t, the filling could burn you when biting in. 
  • Avoid circular wonton wrappers for this recipe. They are harder to seal and more prone to leaking.
  • Need a sauce to make it dippable? These pair perfectly with a good sweet and sour sauce.

an opened crab rangoon on top of a pile of crab rangoon showing the creamy cheese filling inside

Serve Crab Rangoon With These Other Chinese Takeout Favorites:

  • Crispy Honey Chicken
  • Singapore Rice Noodle
  • Chinese Orange Chicken
  • Honey Walnut Shrimp

Whip up a batch of this easy crab rangoon recipe whenever the mood strikes, without every having to leave home or pay the high delivery prices.

Other Asian Appetizers to Try

This crab rangoon is our our favorite Asian appetizer to make at home. Make some for your next homemade takeout night and enjoy!

Looking for other Asian appetizers to try? Here are a few of our favorites.

  • Shrimp Toast
  • Egg Drop Soup
  • Cucumber Salad

a hand holding up a crab rangoon dipped in sauce with drops of sauce falling in a bowl below it

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an opened crab rangoon on top of a pile of crab rangoon showing the creamy cheese filling inside

Crab Rangoon

Crab rangoon are a favorite American Chinese take out appetizer. With this easy homemade version you can whip up a batch whenever the mood strikes. They're crispy fried wonton shells are filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese & crab meat.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 525kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
  • 2 oz crab meat or 2 sticks imitation crab meat finely diced
  • 1 tbsp confectioners sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 20 wonton wrappers
  • Oil for deep frying
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Instructions

  • Mix all the cream cheese, crab meat, sugar, and salt in a bowl, stirring to evenly incorporate.
  • Place about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling in the middle of a wonton wrapper. Dab some water on the outer edges of the wonton wrapper and fold the two ends of the wrapper together.
  • Fold the other two ends to make a tiny parcel pictured below. Pinch to seal tight and make sure that there is no leakage.
  • Heat up a pot of oil for deep-frying and fry the crab rangoon until golden brown.
  • Dish out with a strainer or slotted spoon, draining the excess oil by laying the crab rangoon on a dish lined with paper towels.
  • Let the crab rangoon cools down a bit before serving them with sweet and sour sauce.

Notes

  • Do not serve the fried crab rangoon immediately. The filling will still be piping hot and this could result in being burned when biting in. Let them rest a few minutes so that they're still warm, but safe to eat.
  • Need a sauce to make it dippable? These pair perfectly with a good sweet and sour sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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originally published on November 23, 2015

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  1. Joanna says

    November 24, 2015 at 8:23 am

    These sound divine! I love crab rangoon! Can’t wait to give them a go! xo

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    • 4 Sons 'R' Us says

      November 24, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks, Joanna!

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  2. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    November 28, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    We love crab rangoons too – a favorite appetizer for New Year’s 🙂

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  3. Grace says

    August 30, 2021 at 12:25 am

    Wow, MY kids & I love crab rangoon. I’m so happy to find this recipe. Can’t wait to try this recipe in my Ninja Air Fryer, Thank you

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    • 4sonsrus says

      August 30, 2021 at 1:17 am

      I hadn’t thought about air frying these. Great idea! Let me know how it turns out!!

      Reply

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