This Air Fryer Crispy Crab Rangoon recipe makes me feel like I have died and gone to heaven. My mouth is salivating as I write up this post! If I told you that you could enjoy 3 pieces of crab rangoon for less than 100 calories total, would you believe me? Well, pull up a chair. This recipe does just that! Thank you so much, Air Fryer.
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This post was originally published in 2018. It has since been updated.
If you know me well then you know I am very fond of traditional Asian cuisine. I often frequent a local Vietnamese restaurant a couple of blocks from my house. Yes, I know crab rangoon is NOT an authentic Asian appetizer, but that will not stop me from enjoying it! I make my rounds and enjoy authentic Asian meals a lot. So, I deserve to indulge in this un-authentic treat from time to time!
I have become obsessed with my Air Fryer! Growing up, my family ate fried food a lot. My mom fried chicken, pork chops, fish, and other dishes quite a bit. These meals were certainly tasty but obviously are not good for our overall health. Times have changed so much!
We now have a device that can fry food without using all of that grease. That is simply astonishing. As such, you will probably find me in the kitchen every single weekend experimenting with the Air Fryer. I feel like I owe it to my childhood.
What Type of Crab to Use
I use lump crab meat. You can find it in the refrigerated meat section of the grocery store. This recipe is commonly made with imitation crab meat, sometimes called krab meat. You can use that if you wish, it’s also sometimes easier to find.
Imitation crab is processed fish meat. It is seafood and comes from surimi that has been deboned and minced into paste. It does not contain crab. Crab extract is sometimes added for flavor.
Use whichever you wish. You can read more about What Imitation Crab Is here.
A lot of restaurants that serve crab rangoon use imitation crab meat. If you prefer imitation crab meat, substitute that for the lump crab used in this recipe. There is a difference in taste. If you are looking to replicate your favorite, that may be the best option for you.
Wonton Wrappers
The placement of these in the grocery store will vary. I find them near the egg roll wrappers in the refrigerated area of the produce section of my grocery store.
All wrappers aren’t equal. You may have to try a couple of different brands before you land on your favorite. Some rip and tear pretty easily, which means you will have to double wrap them if needed. Keep this in mind.
How to Make Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine cream cheese, green onions, crab meat, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Stir to mix well.
- Lay out the wonton wrappers on a working surface.
- Load about a teaspoon and a half of filling onto each wrapper. Be careful not to overfill.
- Fold each wrapper diagonally across to form a triangle. From there bring up the two opposite corners toward each other. Don’t close the wrapper yet. Bring up the other two opposite sides, pushing out any air. Squeeze each of the edges together. Be sure to check out the recipe video above for illustration.
- Load the crab rangoon into the Air Fryer.
- Air fry.
Air Fryer Temperature
I recommend 370 degrees.
How Long to Cook/Cook Time
Cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
How to Keep them Crispy
Reheating them in the air fryer does the trick. After being sealed away and stored, they will soften some. You can reheat them in the air fryer, maybe add a spritz of oil if necessary.
I used the sweet and sour dipping sauce from Frank’s Red Hot. You can purchase it here.
If you are looking for wonton wrappers you can find them here.
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Pair this with Keto Low Carb Orange Chicken Seafood Shrimp Pho Soup, and Healthy Pad Thai.
Air Fryer Crispy Crab Rangoon
Ingredients
- 4 or 6 oz cream cheese, softened If you prefer really creamy crab rangoon use 6 oz
- 4 or 6 oz lump crab meat If you prefer your crab rangoon to have more cream cheese and less crab, use 4 oz. Seafood lovers may want to go for 6 oz
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 21 wonton wrappers
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking oil I use olive oil.
Instructions
- You can soften your cream cheese by heating it in the microwave for 20 seconds.
- Combine the cream cheese, green onions, crab meat, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Stir to mix well.
- Lay out the wonton wrappers on a working surface. I used a large, bamboo cutting board. Moisten each of the wrappers with water. I use a cooking brush, and brush it along all of the edges.
- Load about a teaspoon and a half of filling onto each wrapper. Be careful not to overfill.
- Fold each wrapper diagonally across to form a triangle. From there bring up the two opposite corners toward each other. Don’t close the wrapper yet. Bring up the other two opposite sides, pushing out any air. Squeeze each of the edges together. Be sure to check out the recipe video above for illustration.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
- Load the crab rangoon into the air fryer basket. Do not stack or overfill. Cook in batches if needed.
- Spritz with oil.
- Place the Air Fryer on 370 degrees. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Open and flip the crab rangoon. Cook for an additional 2-5 minutes until they have reached your desired level of golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the crab rangoon from the air fryer and serve with your desired dipping sauce.
Video
Notes
- Your cook time may vary depending on the Air Fryer brand that you use. I recommend a temperature of at least 370 degrees. You should cook the crab rangoon until they have reached your desired level of crunchiness. Check in on them while they air fry to be sure the crab rangoon does not overcook.
- I have made this recipe and have stacked in all of the crab rangoon and I have made it in two batches. I believe making it in batches works best. If you stack them, you may have a few that are really soft to touch and break apart when you go to flip them over.
- All wrappers aren’t equal. You may have to try a couple of different brands before you land on your favorite. Some rip and tear pretty easily, which means you will have to double wrap them if needed. Keep this in mind.
Kashena
Sunday 24th of April 2022
Love this recipe! I have made them a few times now and am wanting to make them for a luncheon at work. Do you think I could prepare the Rangoon’s night before and wait to air fry them until the next day?
staysnatched
Monday 2nd of May 2022
I've never tried it. Maybe. If you try it let me know how it turns out.
Shirley
Friday 1st of April 2022
Tasted good, but will try deep fried next time.
staysnatched
Monday 11th of April 2022
Good luck deep frying.
Typhanie
Friday 11th of February 2022
My teenage daughter made these for dinner last night! Her choice. She said they were super easy to make! They were on point! Delish!
staysnatched
Monday 14th of February 2022
I'm glad they were on point.
Wednesday 2nd of February 2022
Followed the recipe except I used egg roll wrappers and imitation crab. As soon as I took a bite I could tell they were missing something. Thinking maybe sugar to bring out the crab? Going to try again with lump crab meat and maybe a bit of sugar
staysnatched
Thursday 3rd of February 2022
I'm not a fan of imitation crab. Let me know!
Alden G
Saturday 29th of January 2022
These were so fun to make!! Cant wait to see what else I can cram into a wonton wrapper haha!
staysnatched
Sunday 30th of January 2022
So many things! Even pizza rolls!