About this recipe

Crispy golden wonton wrappers filled with a creamy, savory blend of cream cheese, crab, green onions, and a touch of garlic — these crowd-pleasing appetizers are a Chinese-American takeout classic made easy at home. The filling comes together in minutes, and once you get the folding rhythm down, you'll be cranking these out like a pro. Perfect for parties, game nights, or whenever the craving strikes.

Instructions

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   Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or sturdy spatula until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the drained crab meat, sliced green onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The filling should be thick and spreadable.

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   Set up your workstation: Lay a few wonton wrappers flat on a clean surface. Keep the remaining wonton wrappers covered with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out. Place the beaten egg wash in a small bowl nearby.

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   Fill the wontons: Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper — don't overfill or they'll burst during frying. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly brush all four edges of the wrapper with egg wash.

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   Fold and seal: Bring two opposite corners together to form a triangle, pressing out any air pockets as you seal the edges firmly. Then bring the two remaining corners up and press them together at the top to form the classic 'nurse's cap' or four-point star shape. Press all seams firmly to ensure a tight seal — any gaps will let oil in and filling out. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling.

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   Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot or Dutch oven to a depth of at least 2–3 inches. Heat ^[over medium-high heat] until the oil reaches ![350°F]. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy — oil that's too cool makes greasy rangoon; too hot and the wrappers burn before the filling heats through.

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   Fry in batches: Carefully lower 6–8 rangoon into the hot oil using a slotted spoon — do not crowd the pot. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once or twice, until they are deep golden brown all over. Monitor the heat and adjust the burner as needed to keep oil at ![350°F].

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   Drain and rest: Remove the fried rangoon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet (or a paper towel-lined plate). Let them rest for 1–2 minutes before serving — the filling will be very hot inside.

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   Serve: Arrange the crab rangoon on a platter and serve immediately with sweet chili sauce for dipping. Optionally mix soy sauce and rice vinegar together for a savory dipping alternative.