🦀 Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls
Golden, crunchy egg rolls stuffed with a creamy crab filling — the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Take your appetizer game to the next level with these Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls — a fusion of Chinese-American takeout favorites and snackable party food. These crispy bites wrap a rich, tangy crab and cream cheese filling in a crackling egg roll shell, perfect for dipping into sweet chili sauce or soy sauce.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering, planning game-day snacks, or simply craving something indulgent, these rolls deliver serious flavor in every bite.
📝 Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup crab meat, cooked and shredded (imitation or real lump crab)
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of salt
10 egg roll wrappers
1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
Vegetable oil, for frying
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Filling
In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and salt until fully combined and creamy.
2. Assemble the Egg Rolls
Lay one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crab mixture into the center.
Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides. Brush the top corner with beaten egg and roll it up tightly to seal.
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
4. Fry the Egg Rolls
Carefully place 2–3 egg rolls at a time in the hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil.
5. Serve Hot
Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or a spicy mayo for dipping.
💡 Tips & Variations:
Baking option: Spray with oil and bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Air fryer friendly: Air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until crispy.
Spicy version: Add a dash of Sriracha or red pepper flakes to the filling.
Make ahead: Prepare and freeze uncooked egg rolls. Fry straight from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes.
🥢 Perfect Pairings:
Side of fried rice or lo mein
Asian-style slaw or cucumber salad
A cold drink or iced jasmine tea
✨ Final Thoughts:
Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls are the perfect bite-sized indulgence — crunchy, creamy, savory, and downright addictive. Once you make them at home, takeout just won’t compare. Make a big batch… they disappear fast!