Description
Easy Rice Paper Crab Rangoons are crispy, savory snacks featuring a creamy crab filling wrapped in golden, crunchy rice paper. This light and flavorful appetizer is quick to prepare, customizable, and perfect for entertaining or satisfying snack cravings.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup imitation crab meat, finely chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Wrapper and Frying Ingredients
- Rice paper wrappers (about 12-15 sheets)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for brushing)
- Vegetable or peanut oil, for shallow frying
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Finely chop the imitation crab meat and green onions. In a bowl, combine them with softened cream cheese, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth and well mixed to create a creamy and flavorful filling.
- Soften the rice paper wrappers: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Briefly dip each rice paper wrapper for about 5–8 seconds until pliable but not overly soft to avoid tearing.
- Assemble the rangoons: Lay a softened rice paper on a clean surface. Place about one tablespoon of the crab filling in the center. Fold the edges toward the center to form a neat packet and seal securely by lightly pressing the edges or using a dab of water.
- Fry to crispy perfection: Heat vegetable or peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the assembled rangoons until golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
- Do not overfill the rangoons to prevent tearing or leaking during frying.
- Maintain medium heat during frying to cook evenly and avoid burning the wrappers.
- Use a little water around the rice paper edges to ensure a tight seal.
- Fresh rice paper wrappers are easier to work with as they are less brittle.
- Drain fried rangoons well on paper towels to keep them crispy and avoid greasiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rangoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: rice paper crab rangoons, crispy crab snacks, gluten free appetizer, easy crab rangoons, fried crab wontons
