Easy Crab Rangoon

Crab rangoon next to sweet and sour sauce.

5 from 3 votes

This is the cheese rangoon recipe that my parents made when we owned a Chinese restaurant. My mom made these fresh every time a customer ordered them on the menu. Needless to say, these were definitely a hit! Don't forget to make the sweet & sour dipping sauce that goes perfectly with the crispy wontons!!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: people

Calories: 916kcal

Author: Dana

Ingredients

Cheese Rangoon

8 ounces cream cheese softened
6 sticks imitation crab cut in 2 inch pieces
1 green onion sliced
½ teaspoon salt
½ pack wonton skins
2 cups corn oil (for frying)

Sweet & Sour Sauce

2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 ½ tablespoons water
¼ wedge orange juiced

Instructions

Slice green onions and cut imitation crab in 2 inch pieces.
To make the filling, add cream cheese, imitation crab, green onions, and salt in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wonton skin. Start at the corners of the wonton skin and fold in to make the 'star' shape. Reference video for folding instructions ◡̈
In a pot, add the canola oil. Heat pot to medium heat until oil reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (use a thermometer!)
Fry the cheese rangoons for 2 minutes or until the skin is golden brown.
To make the sweet and sour sauce, add ketchup, sugar, vinegar, water, and juice of an orange to a pot. Turn heat to low-med and continuously stir. Stir the sauce until the sugar is well combined and the sauce slightly thickens.
Dip your cheese rangoons in the sweet and sour sauce. Hope you enjoy!

Video

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Notes

Deep Frying Method

In a pot, add the corn oil. Heat pot to medium heat until oil reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (use a thermometer!). Once the oil is hot, add crab rangoons in the oil. Be careful not to add too many at once. This creates steam and the rangoons will soak in more oil and won’t cook as fast. Fry 2 minutes until golden brown. Remove and transfer to cooling rack or a paper towel lined plate.

Air Frying Method

Spray the basket and the rangoons with oil. Pre-heat air fryer to 350 F. Then, place the crab rangoons with space between each other. If they are squished, the shape will change. Air Fry for 6-8 minutes until crispy.

Expert Tips

Mix the cream cheese filling very throughly to ensure that the crab, green onions and salt are evenly distributed.
Use a thermometer to check the oil. Don’t get the oil too hot or the rangoons will burn quickly and turn a dark brown color. Cook them at 350 F.
Use high quality imitation crab for the best flavor. My favorite brand to use is Osaki brand.

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