Rice Paper Crab Rangoons
Light, crispy, and creamy, these Rice Paper Crab Rangoons are a fresh, modern twist on the takeout classic. Perfectly crunchy on the outside with a savory crab and cream cheese filling inside.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- shallow dish for soaking rice paper
- frying pan or air fryer
- Tongs or spatula
- paper towels for draining
Ingredients
- 20 rice paper wrappers
- 0.75 cup imitation crab meat, chopped (or canned crab meat)
- 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups neutral oil (for frying) or spray oil (for air frying)
- Sweet Thai chili sauce or plum sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, green onion, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, sugar, and pepper until well combined.
- Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for 5 seconds and lay it flat on a clean surface.
- Spoon 2 teaspoons of filling into the center. Fold the bottom up, then the sides, and roll to seal.
- Heat oil in a pan to 325°F and fry 6–7 pieces at a time for 1.5–2 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Alternatively, preheat air fryer to 350°F, brush lightly with oil, and air fry for 6–8 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve warm with sweet chili or plum sauce.
Notes
• For extra crispness, brush each rice paper wrapper with a bit of oil before frying or air frying.
• Store leftovers in a single layer in an airtight container; reheat in an air fryer for 2–3 minutes at 350°F.
• Double-layer rice paper if you prefer a thicker, crunchier bite.
• Store leftovers in a single layer in an airtight container; reheat in an air fryer for 2–3 minutes at 350°F.
• Double-layer rice paper if you prefer a thicker, crunchier bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 90IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg