{"id":244076,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/crispy-crab-rangoon\/"},"modified":"2024-09-22T08:12:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T13:12:27","slug":"crispy-crab-rangoon","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/crispy-crab-rangoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Crab Rangoon"},"content":{"rendered":"
Crab rangoon is a quintessentially American food mashup, a product of American Chinese food’s popularity in the mid 20th century. These crispy, deep-fried wontons filled with tangy cream cheese, crab and aromatics were served as an appetizer at Trader Vic’s, the original Polynesian-inspired tiki bar restaurant. Since the\u00a0Mad Men<\/em> era, it’s become a staple on American Chinese restaurant menus across the country, and a party staple.<\/p>\n Our fried crab rangoon recipe uses imitation crabmeat, but we also have air-fryer crab rangoons<\/a> and baked crab rangoons<\/a> that include fresh crabmeat. Make a batch\u2014or several\u2014and stock them in your freezer so you’re ready for an indulgent snack anytime.<\/p>\n Crab rangoon is the name for little bundles of cream cheese and crab, wrapped in a wonton then deep-fried until golden brown. In true American fashion, this dish has an unusual mix of ingredients from unrelated backgrounds, and that’s what makes them so good.<\/p>\n Rangoon is the former name of the current city of Yangon in Myanmar, yet this crispy snack is not related to any foods from Myanmar. With American Chinese cuisine and tiki culture becoming popular in the United States in the 1950s, a Chinese-American worker at Trader Vic’s named Joe Young is thought to have invented crab rangoon by throwing some ingredients together\u2014including cream cheese, which was also very popular at the time\u2014 at the behest of owner Victor Bergeron. A delicious appetizer was born!<\/p>\n Unlike many crab rangoon recipes today, Trader Vic’s version is slightly more complex and luxurious, including real crabmeat and A.1. Steak Sauce. In all of its forms, this crispy, creamy fried delight is a staple at many American Chinese restaurants today.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth. Stir in the onions, crab and garlic.<\/p>\n Place about 1-1\/2 teaspoons of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep the remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until you’re ready to use them.) Moisten the edges with water, then fold the opposite corners over the filling and press the edges to seal the dumplings. Repeat until you’ve used up all the filling.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> To prevent crab rangoons from sticking to each other, transfer wrapped dumplings to a lightly floured plate or baking sheet, leaving space between each rangoon. Wrap unused wrappers tightly in plastic wrap and store them in a zip-top bag in the freezer. You can make a lot of snacks with wonton wrappers<\/a> beyond the crab rangoons!<\/p>\n In an electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375\u00b0F. Fry the wontons in batches until they’re golden brown, for about one minute on each side. Drain them on paper towels. Serve them with sweet-and-sour sauce.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Let the fried crab rangoons rest for a couple of minutes before serving\u2014the filling gets super hot and can cause burns.<\/p>\n Like most fried foods, once cooked, crab rangoons are best served fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container. You can also store both uncooked and cooked crab rangoons in the freezer.<\/p>\n Cool cooked crab rangoons and then store them in an airtight container for up to four days. Uncooked and cooked crab rangoons can be frozen for up to three months.<\/p>\n To freeze cooked or uncooked crab rangoons, arrange them in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets and freeze them until they’re firm before transferring them to airtight freezer containers. They can be frozen for up to three months.<\/p>\n You can reheat crab rangoon in the oven or air fryer. Preheat an air fryer to 350\u00b0 and reheat the crab rangoons for two to three minutes. You can also reheat them in a 350\u00b0 oven until they’re heated through, about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n The filling can be made and stored in the refrigerator up to one day ahead of time.<\/p>\n The amount of filling per crab rangoon may seem a little skimpy, but overfilling the wrappers can cause them to explode when frying. Be sure to press out any air bubbles, otherwise air pressure will build up inside. Freezing them for 15 minutes before cooking will also help avoid explosions.<\/p>\n If you don’t have an electric skillet, you can fry crab rangoons in a cast-iron or other heavy-bottomed skillet. Heat one inch of oil to 375\u00b0; working in batches, fry them until they’re golden brown and crispy, about one minute per side.<\/p>\n We like to serve a spread of crab rangoons with several dipping sauce options, plus other fun party appetizers<\/a> like hot crab pinwheels<\/a>, easy egg rolls<\/a> and chicken satay<\/a>. Don’t forget the cocktails\u2014especially classic rum drinks<\/a>, Trader Vic’s-style.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crispy golden wontons stuffed with tangy cream cheese and sweet crab, what’s not to love? 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Shouldn't there be some added sweetness? The ones we love at restaurants have a bit of sweetness to the filling.<\/p> We've decided we will just get them out when we have a craving.<\/p> ps I used real crab<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCarrot"},"reviewBody":"Simple and delicious recipe! It could be a regional thing, but some of the Asian places where we live have sweeter crab rangoon. Next time I'm going to add just a pinch of sugar to the mixture, to see if that's the ingredient they use.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePaw"},"reviewBody":"Very close to the original (Trader Vic's??) Only thing missing is a small amount or A-1 Sauce.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-09-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenElephant"},"reviewBody":"I made these tonight. Very close to the local takeout rangoons. Taste great and they were pretty easy to make. I recommend this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueChefHat"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! So easy to make. Thank you for the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFan"},"reviewBody":"These are wonderful! I've always baked my crab rangoon in the past; however, this recipe is so easy to prepare and tastes so good, that I plan on making it this way from now on! One word of advice: they do cook very quickly, so have everything ready to go before you start frying them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCone"},"reviewBody":"Great taste! Love to make these! The only I did different was add a couple of tbs of sour cream for a creamier texture but it was awesome!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"This does not measure up to what I have had as Crab Rangoon in restaurants. This does not have a lot of flavor at all. As other reviewers have commented, the imitation crab is widely used in restaurants in Crab Rangoon so I have no issue with its inclusion. There is no flavor .","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTooth"},"reviewBody":"This is pretty much a standard recipe for crab Rangoons. 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Crab Rangoon Ingredients<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the filling<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Wrap up the dumplings<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Fry the crab rangoon<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Crab Rangoon Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Crab Rangoons<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
How long do crab rangoons last?<\/h3>\n
How do you freeze crab rangoons?<\/h3>\n
How do you reheat crab rangoons?<\/h3>\n
Can you make crab rangoon ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Crab Rangoon Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
How do you keep crab rangoons from exploding?<\/h3>\n
How else can you fry crab rangoon?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with crab rangoon?<\/h3>\n
Crab Rangoon Recipe Tips<\/h2>
How do you keep crab rangoons from exploding?<\/h3>To keep crab rangoons from exploding, try freezing your filled crab rangoons for about 15 minutes before throwing them in the oven. That way, they'll come out crispy and without any leakage. Be sure to wrap the wonton wrappers in batches, too, so the water doesn\u2019t dry out around the edges. If the water dries out, your wonton wrappers will unfold. \r\n
How do you fry crab rangoons?<\/h3>We recommend using an oil with a high smoke point, like canola oil, for frying crab rangoons. (Learn more about the different types of frying oil<\/a>.) Heat the oil to 375\u00b0 or a gentle boil and then fry the wontons until they're golden brown. You can also try Baked Crab Ragoons<\/a>! \r\n
How do you store crab rangoons?<\/h3>You can store crab rangoons in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If you want to make them ahead of time, freeze uncooked crab rangoons in an airtight container for at least 1 hour or until solid. Fry them immediately after removing them from the freezer. \r\n
What should I serve with crab rangoons?<\/h3>We recommend serving Hot Crab Pinwheels<\/a> or Chicken Rangoon Egg Rolls<\/a> on the side. Or swap the sweet and sour sauce for a Spicy Crab Dip<\/a> instead. Have leftover crab rangoon ingredients on hand? Try serving one of these wonton recipes<\/a> or an imitation crab recipe<\/a>. \r\n
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