We LOVE crab rangoon and are so excited about this Air Fryer Crab Rangoon version! We love that we’re still able to enjoy these delicious little bites, but without the hassle of heating a pot of oil and then cleaning all the grease up afterwards! The lack of oil also makes our version a little healthier too.
Don’t worry, we know that not everyone has or wants an air fryer, so we’ve also added simple instructions to bake them up in the oven. Just make sure you serve them with a side of sweet chili sauce (found at most grocery stores) for the best crab rangoon experience!
How to Make Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
Ingredients
Process
- In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, imitation crab, green onion, and white pepper.
- Mix together until fully combined and smooth.
- Place 2 teaspoons of filling into the center of each wonton. Brush perimeter of each wonton with beaten egg.
- Push the corners of each side into the center of the wonton and seal the sides together.
- Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray and fill air fryer basket with filled wontons, making sure not to overcrowd the basket. Generously spray each wonton with cooking spray.
- Set air fryer to 350˚F and air fry for 6 minutes. Remove from air fryer and repeat with more wontons. Serve with sweet chili sauce.
Why We Love These Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
- There’s no pot of oil needed! The air fryer still produces crispy wontons with a rich and creamy filling, but without the hassle and mess of a whole pot of oil! Plus, this makes them a little better for you too!
- They freeze incredibly well! So you can make a bunch of them, then pop them out of the freezer when you want a little snack or need a last minute appetizer to serve guests!
- Air fryer crab rangoon only require a handful of ingredients! Not only is this recipe fairly quick and easy, the few ingredients needed make this recipe fuss-free too!
Oven Baked Instructions
We get that not everyone has or wants an air fryer, so we’ve included oven instructions below! The oven baked version will still be delicious and crispy on the outside, but the wontons won’t get nearly as crisp as the air fryer version.
Preheat oven to 375˚F. Place rangoon onto a parchment lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart and generously spray each rangoon with cooking spray. Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges of the wonton. Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Air Fryer Crab Rangoon Variations
- Add some raw, chopped shrimp into the filling mixture!
- Stir some more herbs into the filling, like cilantro or even tarragon.
- Fold some shredded cheese into the filling for an ultra rich and creamy experience!
- Cut down on some of the calories by using 50/50 cream cheese and yogurt for the filling mixture!
Tips and Tricks for Success
- Don’t overstuff the wontons! This will just cause them to burst in the air fryer. We think 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of the mixture is the perfect amount, that won’t cause them to burst.
- Generously spray the wontons before air frying. This will ensure they crisp up nicely and give you that “fried” texture.
- Give each wonton at least 1/2 inch of space in the air fryer to ensure even cooking and prevent them from getting soggy.
Freezing and Heating from Frozen
These air fryer crab rangoon freeze incredibly well and we love keeping a frozen bag full in our freezers at all times for a quick and easy appetizer option!
To Freeze
Line rangoon onto a parchment lined baking sheet 1/2 inch apart. Place baking sheet in freezer and freeze until frozen solid, about 2 hours. Transfer frozen rangoon to a resealable freezer bag, removing as much air from the bag as possible. Place bag in freezer for up to 3 months.
To Air Fry From Frozen
Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Line basket with frozen rangoon, about 1/2 inch apart. Spray rangoon with cooing spray and air fry at 350˚F for about 8 minutes.
To Bake From Frozen
Line a baking sheet with parchment and top with frozen rangoon, about 1/2 to 1 inch apart. Preheat oven to 375˚F, spray rangoon with cooking spray and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
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Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3.75 ounces imitation crabmeat shredded (about 3 sticks)
- 2 thinly sliced green onions
- pinch white pepper
- 24 square wonton wrappers
- 1 large egg beaten
- sweet chili sauce for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, imitation crab, green onion, and white pepper.
- Mix together until fully combined and smooth.
- Place 2 teaspoons of filling into the center of each wonton.
- Brush perimeter of each wonton with beaten egg.
- Push the corners of each side into the center of the wonton and seal the sides together.
- Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray and fill air fryer basket with filled wontons, making sure not to overcrowd the basket. Generously spray each wonton with cooking spray.
- Set air fryer to 350˚F and air fry for 6 minutes. Remove from air fryer and repeat with more wontons. Serve with sweet chili sauce.
NOTES
- Don’t overstuff the wontons! This will just cause them to burst in the air fryer. We think 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of the mixture is the perfect amount, that won’t cause them to burst.
- Generously spray the wontons before air frying. This will ensure they crisp up nicely and give you that “fried” texture.
- Give each wonton at least 1/2 inch of space in the air fryer to ensure even cooking and prevent them from getting soggy.
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Hi there Love your recipes Can you make this with canned lump crab? thanks
Definitely!
Do you know the origin of the name of this appetizer dish? I associate ‘rangoon’ with the former name of Myanmar’s capital, but you mentioned that it is a Chinese take-out dish. Will definitely try this when we get our air fryer.