Description
Crispy crab rangoon egg rolls blend creamy cheese and succulent crab in a golden wrapper. Savory appetizers from Chinese-American cuisine offer delightful crunch you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound fresh white crabmeat (thoroughly cooked and either flaked or diced finely)
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1–2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce (adjust according to preference)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 8–10 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil (sufficient for deep frying)
Instructions
- Craft a creamy filling by blending cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and green onions in a food processor until smooth. Gently incorporate crabmeat into the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper diagonally, positioning the point towards you. Centrally deposit a precise portion of the crab mixture, creating a compact horizontal mound.
- Expertly fold the nearest corner over the filling, completely encasing the mixture. Tuck side corners inward, then roll the wrapper tightly into a classic egg roll shape. Seal the final edge by applying a delicate water moistened seal.
- Prepare for deep-frying by heating vegetable oil to precisely 375°F in a heavy stockpot. Carefully submerge 2-3 egg rolls, maintaining oil temperature between batches. Fry for 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried egg rolls to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain. Serve immediately while maintaining maximum crispness and warmth.
Notes
- Customize the filling by experimenting with different seafood like shrimp or imitation crab for varied flavor profiles.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smoother, more consistent mixture when blending ingredients.
- Use a digital thermometer to accurately monitor oil temperature, preventing soggy or burned egg rolls during frying.
- For a healthier alternative, bake the egg rolls at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, lightly brushing with oil to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 2 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg