Deep-Fried Crab Rangoon with Cream Cheese and Green Onion

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Golden, crispy wontons filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, imitation crab, and fresh green onions, perfect as a savory appetizer. This Thai-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns wonton wrappers, cream cheese, softened, imitation crab meat, finely chopped into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Thai cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 4 oz finely chopped imitation crab meat, 3 tbsp finely chopped green onions, and 1 tsp soy sauce. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
  2. Step 2: Place 1 wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface. Spoon 1 tsp of the cream cheese mixture into the center. Dip your finger in 2 tbsp water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold into a triangle or bring corners together, pressing firmly to seal, ensuring no air pockets.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep saucepan to 350°F. Fry 6-8 crab rangoons at a time for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sweet chili sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

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