Crispy Crab Rangoon Bites

Recipe Collection: Appetizer

Crispy Crab Rangoon Bites are a perfect appetizer for any gathering! These bite-sized treats feature a rich crab filling wrapped in golden, crispy wonton skins. Ideal for pescatarians, this Chinese-American dish is a crowd-pleaser that can be prepped ahead and fried fresh for a satisfying crunch.

With a flavor profile that combines the sweetness of crab with hints of ginger and garlic, these rangoons are versatile enough to serve as a starter or a party snack. Easily find this recipe on the easyChef Pro App, where you can access personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and smart shopping lists. Get organized and create these delicious bites today!

Overview

These bite-sized crab rangoons are a delightful appetizer, featuring a creamy crab filling encased in crispy wonton wrappers. Perfect for parties, they can be prepared in advance and fried just before serving for a fresh, golden-brown treat.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Dairy, Shellfish, Gluten, Soy

Cuisine

Chinese-American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 8 Ounces (oz) packages cream cheese
• 1 Pound (lb) crabmeat, shredded
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) dark soy sauce
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) fresh ginger root, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) fresh cilantro, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) dried parsley
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic, minced
• 1 14 Ounces (oz) package small wonton wrappers
• 1 Quart (qt) oil for frying

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, shredded crabmeat, soy sauce, minced ginger, minced cilantro, dried parsley, and minced garlic until well combined.
2. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet or deep fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
3. While the oil is heating, place 0.5 to 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper, fold two corners together over the filling to form a triangle, then bring the remaining corners up to join them and press firmly to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Keep prepared wontons under a slightly moist paper towel until ready to fry.
4. Fry the wontons in batches of 3 or 4 at a time in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Transfer the fried wontons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade Crispy Crab Rangoon Bites!