Crab Rangoon Bombs Recipe
Crab Rangoon Bombs are crispy, golden-fried appetizers filled with a creamy blend of crab meat and cream cheese wrapped in wonton wrappers. Perfect as a savory snack or party treat, these bite-sized delights offer a satisfying combination of textures and flavors.
- Author: Yana
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 Crab Rangoon Bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American Chinese
Filling
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 green onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wrappers
- 20 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups)
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded crab meat, softened cream cheese, finely chopped green onion (if using), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Fill the wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the crab mixture into the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold and seal the edges tightly to form a small packet or ball to prevent filling from escaping during frying.
- Heat oil for frying: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), or until a small piece of wonton wrapper sizzles and turns golden quickly.
- Fry the Crab Rangoon Bombs: Carefully add the filled wontons to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each batch for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the wrappers are crisp and golden brown.
- Drain and serve: Remove the fried Crab Rangoon Bombs with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Seal the wontons tightly to prevent oil from seeping in during frying.
- You can add finely chopped water chestnuts for extra crunch in the filling.
- Use fresh crab meat for best flavor, or substitute with canned crab if needed.
- Adjust frying time depending on your equipment and size of bombs to avoid burning.
Keywords: Crab Rangoon, Crab Rangoon Bombs, Fried Crab Appetizer, Wonton Crab, Cream Cheese Crab Bites