Appetizer: United States – Crab Rangoon

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Crab Rangoon recipe
Serving Size: 12
Approximate Time
Prep 15 min
Cook 6 min
Total 20 min

Ingredients

8 oz / 225 g snow crab meat, flaked
8 oz / 225 g cream cheese, softened
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 / 2 tsp garlic powder
1 / 2 tsp soy sauce
24 wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying
Sweet chili sauce or duck sauce, for dipping

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, flaked snow crab, green onions, garlic powder and soy sauce until smooth.
2. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in center of each wonton wrapper; moisten edges with water and fold into desired shape (triangle or purse), sealing tightly.
3. Heat 1–2 inches oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C) or until a small piece of wrapper sizzles.
4. Fry rangoon in batches 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp; drain on paper towels.
5. Serve hot with sweet chili or duck sauce.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 12

Calories: 88 kcal**
Carbohydrates: 1.5 g**
Protein: 5.4 g**
Fat: 6.7 g**
Saturated fat: 3.8 g**
Cholesterol: 33 mg**
Fiber: 0.1 g**
Sodium: 142 mg**
Potassium: 111 mg**
Calcium: 31 mg**
Iron: 0.15 mg**
Vitamin A: 65 µg RAE**
Vitamin C: 1.1 mg**

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:15+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary.

**This value excludes unavailable contributions for this nutrient and is not a complete total.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
1766
Country
United States
Region
Chinese-American
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1766

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!