Pan-Fried Thai Crab Rangoon with Sweet Chili Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

Golden pan-fried wontons stuffed with creamy crab and cream cheese, served alongside a tangy sweet chili dipping sauce. This Thai-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, turns cream cheese, softened, imitation crab meat, finely chopped, green onions, finely sliced 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Thai cuisine 280 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
6 oz imitation crab meat, finely chopped
2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
1 celery stalk, finely diced
24 wonton wrappers
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce

Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 6 oz finely chopped imitation crab meat, 2 finely sliced green onions, and 1 finely diced celery stalk. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Step 2: Place 1 wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tsp of the crab mixture into the center. Moisten edges with water and fold into a triangle or purse shape, pressing edges firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Step 3: Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering and about 350°F. Fry the wontons in batches, turning occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 5: Serve warm with 1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce for dipping.