Description:
These air fryer crab rangoon are a crispy and delicious take on the classic appetizer. Filled with a creamy crab and cheese mixture, they’re perfect for parties or as a snack, and they come with a fraction of the oil from frying.
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 4 oz (120g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cooked crab meat (or imitation crab), finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Wrappers:
- 16 wonton wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
Optional Dipping Sauce:
- Sweet chili sauce or soy sauce
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, soy sauce, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Assemble the Crab Rangoon:
- Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Brush the edges of the wrapper with beaten egg. Fold the wrapper in half diagonally and press the edges to seal, making sure there are no air pockets.
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cook the Crab Rangoon:
- Lightly spray the crab rangoon with cooking spray and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve:
- Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with green onions, and serve with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
Notes:
- Use canned or fresh crab for more authentic flavor.
- Experiment with adding Worcestershire sauce or a dash of hot sauce for a flavor twist.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to regain crispiness.
Enjoy these crispy and creamy air fryer crab rangoon—a crowd-pleasing appetizer! 🦀✨