Description
These Crab Rangoon Bombs are a delightful twist on the classic appetizer, featuring a creamy crab filling encased in a crispy shell. Perfect for parties or movie nights, they’re sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 8 oz Crab Meat, well-drained and flaked (fresh lump or canned lump crab meat)
- 2 Green Onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (or soy sauce/tamari)
- Egg Roll Wrappers
- Oil for Frying/Baking (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
- Dipping Sauce (optional, such as sweet chili sauce or duck sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Filling: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, well-drained and flaked crab meat, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce (or your preferred alternative). Use a spatula or a sturdy spoon to mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth. Taste a small bit and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Assemble the Bombs: Lay an egg roll wrapper flat on a clean, dry surface. Place a generous tablespoon (or slightly more) of the crab filling just below the center of the wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water using your fingertip. Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling, bringing it towards the opposite corner to form a triangle. Fold in the two side corners towards the center, overlapping them slightly over the filling. Roll the wrapper up tightly from the bottom point towards the top, creating a neat, compact package. Ensure all edges are firmly sealed. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Place the assembled bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet as you go.
- Cook Your Crab Rangoon Bombs (Choose Your Method): Option 1: Baking – Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush each bomb with a thin layer of olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Place the bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Option 2: Air Frying – Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush each bomb with a thin layer of olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Place the bombs in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8-12 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping them halfway through. Option 3: Deep Frying – Heat 2-3 inches of neutral oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower 3-4 bombs into the hot oil and fry for 2-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until deeply golden brown and crispy.
- Serve Immediately: Serve your Crab Rangoon Bombs hot, alongside your favorite dipping sauce like sweet chili sauce, duck sauce, or a homemade sweet and sour sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Air Frying, Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Ensure to drain the crab meat thoroughly to prevent a watery filling. Seal the wrappers tightly to avoid any filling escaping during cooking. Chilling the assembled bombs for 15-20 minutes can help maintain their shape.