Pan-Fried Vietnamese Crab Rangoons with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Golden and crispy crab rangoons filled with creamy crab and cream cheese, served alongside a tangy sweet chili sauce for dipping. This Vietnamese-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns imitation crab meat, cream cheese, green onions 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: 10 min Serves 6 Vietnamese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 ounces, finely chopped imitation crab meat
4 ounces, softened cream cheese
2 stalks, finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
24 sheets wonton wrappers
2 cups for frying vegetable oil
1/2 cup for serving sweet chili sauce
3 tablespoons for sealing wrappers water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces finely chopped imitation crab meat, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 2 finely chopped green onions, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2: Place 1 teaspoon of the crab filling in the center of each wonton wrapper (24 sheets). Dip your finger in 3 tablespoons water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold wrappers into triangles or purses, pressing edges tightly to seal.
Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
Step 4: Fry the crab rangoons in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Step 5: Remove rangoons with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 6: Serve warm with 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce for dipping.