Crispy fried wontons filled with a sweet crab and a slightly garlicky cream cheese fried to perfection! These delicious Crab Rangoon will disappear as quickly as you can make them!
One of our favorite treats at the Chinese place always has been Crab Rangoon. BUT we never eat out there anymore. I decided to make my own last summer for the first time – but went “healthy” with it and baked them – they just didn’t turn out that good. So, the next time I made them I decided I would fry them. Oh yeah. That was much better!I’m pretty proud of myself. I’ve accomplished a few Chinese meals that have turned out pretty well as of late and our favorite so far is the Walnut Shrimp. Yummy! Yeah, that dish is Grumpy’s favorite also.
I have seen recipes all over the place for the Crab Rangoon, but I decided to make it my own way. The first place I ever had Crab Rangoon was at the Hyvee grocery in Cedar Rapids. I loved those – they were the best I have ever had….and there was a bit of sweetness to the filling. So, I tried to replicate them (just smaller).
- 4 ounces Crab Leg (imitation) cut into small pieces
- 6 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese
- 3-4 shakes Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 green onions (white parts only) diced
- couple shakes of garlic powder
- wonton wrappers
- Mix crab meat, cream cheese, worcestershire sauce, sugar, green onion and garlic powder til well combined.
- Lay wonton wrapper on counter, place approximately 1 tablespoon filling. Seal wontons according to package directions. Keep covered with damp paper towel (the filled wontons and the unfilled ones) to prevent from drying out during prep.
- Fry in hot oil until browned.
Sharon says
March 15, 2009 at 11:54 pmThese are one of my favorite indulgences! Its good to make your own so you can put as much yummy filling as possible!
averagebetty says
March 16, 2009 at 12:21 amOh yeah, FRIED is always better 🙂 Looks great HoneyB!
Christie @ Fig & Cherry says
March 16, 2009 at 12:32 amYum! If I can my hands on some real crab these would be lovely.
Elyse says
March 16, 2009 at 1:10 amFrying always tastes better! I still contend that making these yourself is much healthier than getting them from the Chinese restaurant. They look DELICIOUS! I wish I could have some right now.
Jessie says
March 16, 2009 at 1:14 amOhh these look really tasty!
Tangled Noodle says
March 16, 2009 at 1:37 amI haven’t had these in a while! And sometimes, you just have to go for the frying – baking is healthy but it doesn’t always cut it.
Meg says
March 16, 2009 at 1:43 amGreat job. They look fabulous!
Tracy says
March 16, 2009 at 2:11 amI love Crab Rangoon! This looks delish!
Ingrid says
March 16, 2009 at 2:20 amThose look better than the ones the chinese takeout make! Thanks for passing along the recipe. I’m gonna give this a try and thanks for reminding me I have that shrimp recipe in my pile of must makes and need to give a a try!
~ingrid
Stephanie says
March 16, 2009 at 3:35 amI love crab rangoons! These look delicious, I like the idea of adding a bit of sweetness to the filling. Mmm, crab….
Barbara Bakes says
March 16, 2009 at 4:20 amGreat picture! They look so crispy and tasty!
Stock Photography says
March 16, 2009 at 4:22 amSunday, March 15, 2009
Don’t be crabby with me….
One of our favorite treats at the Chinese place always has been Crab Rangoon.
Creative One says
March 16, 2009 at 4:30 amLooks yummy! I love the Walnut Shrimp as well.
Bellini Valli says
March 16, 2009 at 12:53 pmThis is a very tempting dish HoneyB.
Robin Sue says
March 16, 2009 at 1:37 pmI have made the baked kind and you are right they are better fried. Have a great Monday!
Cristine says
March 16, 2009 at 2:55 pmLooks yummy! I don’t eat seafood, but Nathan loves it and often requests these. Hmmmm… it looks like you’ll have to have me AND Nathan over for dinner sometime! HEE HEE! 🙂
On a side note… I hope you get your surgery scheduled soon so you can start feeling better! HUGS!
JMom says
March 16, 2009 at 3:33 pmMy girls love this whenever we go to Chinese Buffets but I never tried making it. I should! Your photo is crunchilicious! 🙂
The Hungry Mouse says
March 16, 2009 at 3:37 pmOMG, these are our favorites! I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I likely have one of the only dogs on the planet who comes running when offered a crab rangoon. 😀
+Jessie
Pam says
March 16, 2009 at 4:59 pmThis looks way better than Chinese take out. Sometimes you just have to have fried food – yum!
noble pig says
March 16, 2009 at 5:03 pmI love rangoon and make mine with a pineapple dipping sauce!
Elizabeth says
March 16, 2009 at 5:11 pmI love these – yours look amazing! Nice job!
Bobby says
March 16, 2009 at 5:38 pmcrab rangoons are the best! I could eat tons of these things, they look great.
Apples and Butter says
March 16, 2009 at 7:37 pmI’ve never thought of making my own crab rangoon at home! These look absolutely decadent!
J.Danger says
March 16, 2009 at 8:05 pmMy husband is going to love you! He will die when I make this for him. Well, assuming I do it right!
duodishes says
March 16, 2009 at 8:11 pmAgain, no need for takeout here! They look great.
Katy says
March 16, 2009 at 10:44 pmI have to concur, fried must be better LOL Yours looks delish. Did they measure up to Hyvee’s?
Bunny says
March 16, 2009 at 11:19 pmI’m going to have to try this Shelby, I’m going to try my hand at making homemade egg rolls tomorrow and I have pork chops out to make those Maple Chops!!
Priscilla says
March 17, 2009 at 3:56 amI adore crab-rangoon, yours looks so good!
Donna says
March 17, 2009 at 11:45 amI had no idea you could buy wonton wrappers? Are these just in our local grocery store? Have any great chicken recipes to wrap inside of them? Something without veggies? lol
Haley says
July 15, 2009 at 2:33 amCrab rangoon is my husband's favorite treat, and I surprised him with these tonight. I, in turn, was surprised with how easy they were and delicious! Thanks for the recipe, I can't wait to make them for friends!!
Jill's Comfort Zone says
March 31, 2012 at 4:19 pmThis looks yummy!!!!