Description
Crispy crab rangoon egg rolls deliver a mouthwatering fusion of creamy cheese and delicate crab, wrapped in golden-brown perfection. Delightful Asian-inspired appetizers promise a crunchy exterior that melts into rich, savory filling you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb crab meat
- 8 large egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup cream cheese
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Frying and Seasoning:
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup water (for sealing edges)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend cream cheese, crab meat, chopped green onions, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare a clean work surface and lay out egg roll wrappers in a diamond orientation.
- Spoon an equal portion of the crab mixture slightly below the center of each wrapper, ensuring a compact filling.
- Whisk the egg with water to create an egg wash for sealing the edges.
- Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then tuck in the side corners tightly.
- Roll the wrapper upward, creating a compact cylindrical shape, sealing the top edge with the egg wash.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 375°F, ensuring the oil is sufficiently hot.
- Carefully place egg rolls into the hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally, until the exterior turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towels.
- Brush with soy sauce immediately after frying for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to prevent burning and allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Swap imitation crab with fresh lump crab meat for an authentic, premium seafood flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Experiment with low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt to create a lighter, healthier version without compromising texture and taste.
- Control oil temperature precisely using a digital thermometer to prevent soggy or burnt egg rolls, ensuring consistent golden-brown crispiness every time.
- Prepare egg rolls ahead of time and refrigerate uncooked, then fry directly from cold for a convenient make-ahead appetizer that maintains perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg