Crispy Crab Rangoon Bombs (Print)

Crunchy outside, creamy crab-cheese inside. Perfect bite-sized party appetizers ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 well blended.
02 - Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into the center. Brush edges with beaten egg, gather corners, and pinch tightly to seal forming a pouch. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
03 - Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or fryer to 350°F.
04 - Fry bombs in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
05 - Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm garnished with chives or green onions and sweet chili sauce for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The filling stays incredibly creamy and rich inside while the outside gets impossibly crispy
  • These come together faster than ordering delivery and disappear just as quickly at parties
  • You can freeze the uncooked bombs and fry them straight from frozen for last minute guests
02 -
  • Overfilling the wrappers is the number one mistake that causes them to burst open
  • Oil that is too hot makes the outside dark before the inside heats through properly
  • Let the bombs rest for one minute after frying so the filling sets slightly before biting
03 -
  • Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your fingers if the wrappers start sticking to your hands
  • Set up a frying station with paper towels ready before you start heating the oil
  • If any bombs open during frying, the filling will still taste delicious even if they are not pretty

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