Crispy Crab Rangoon Bombs (Print Version)

Crunchy golden wontons stuffed with savory crab and cream cheese filling

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 6 oz lump crab meat, fresh or canned, drained and picked over
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 tsp soy sauce
07 - 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
08 - 1/2 tsp sugar
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 1 tsp lemon juice

→ Bombs

12 - 20 wonton wrappers
13 - 1 egg, beaten for sealing
14 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Garnish

15 - Chopped chives or green onions
16 - Sweet chili sauce for dipping

# How to Cook:

01 - Combine cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, salt, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended.
02 - Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon approximately 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into the center. Brush edges with beaten egg, gather corners together, and pinch tightly to seal, forming a pouch shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
03 - Pour 2-3 inches of vegetable oil into a deep saucepan or fryer. Heat to 350°F, maintaining temperature throughout frying.
04 - Fry bombs in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
05 - Remove bombs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, garnished with chopped chives or green onions alongside sweet chili sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crunch of fried wonton against silky smooth filling is something special
  • They come together faster than youd think and freeze beautifully too
02 -
  • Overfilling is the number one mistake so stick to one teaspoon per wrapper
  • Make sure those edges are pinched tight or you will lose filling in the oil
03 -
  • Imitation crab works fine but lump crab is worth the splurge
  • Let the filling sit for 30 minutes before assembling for better flavor

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