Crab Rangoon Egg Roll Appetizers

Crab Rangoon Egg Roll Appetizers are filled with a simple mixture of crab, cream cheese, and a few spices all wrapped up in an egg roll wrapper rather than a wonton wrapper. They can be fried until deliciously crispy or baked in the oven for a healthier, yet crispy version.

Easy Go-To Restaurant Style Appetizer Recipe at Home

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time23

Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: appetizer, Asian Recipe, Entertaining, Gameday food, Holiday recipe, make ahead

Servings: Servings

Calories: 74kcal

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Ingredients

2 Cups Vegetable Oil for frying
8 Oz. Cream Cheese Softened
5 Oz. Crab Meat or Imitation Crab or a combination Minced
1 Green Onion Minced
1 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 Tsp. Garlic Minced
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/4 Tsp. Lemon Juice
1 Egg
12 Egg Roll Wrappers

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a kettle over medium heat. Heat until approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
If the cream cheese is not already softened, you can soften it in the microwave on power level defrost for 1-2 minutes. Mince the onion and crab.
Combine the cream cheese, onion, crab, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and lemon in a mixing bowl. Set aside
Place the egg in a small bowl and mix using a fork. You can use a bit of water to moisten the edge if you prefer.
Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on an egg roll wrapper.
Begin by rolling over the edge over the filling, fold in the sides and continue rolling. When you reach the end of the wrapper, use a brush or your finger and moisten the ends of the wrapper with the egg wash.
Fry the egg rolls a few at a time for approximately 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Once fried, remove the egg rolls with a tongs and place on a plate lined with paper towel. This will allow any excess oil to drain away.
Enjoy plain or with your favorite sauce.

Notes

Make Ahead Recipe

If you are feeding a crowd, get the crab meat mixture in the egg roll wrappers all wrapped up and sealed, place on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate until ready to fry or bake.

I have popped the baking sheet in the oven and 30 minutes later baked on 350-degree Fahrenheit, they were ready for my guests to enjoy. Since they were filled and rolled ahead of time, and all I had to do is get them into the oven, this helped reduce my stress level.

Can the Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls Be Frozen?

Yes, they can!

Once the egg rolls are rolled and closed, they can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months. When you are ready to make them just remove them from the freezer and fry carefully in hot oil or bake in the oven until golden brown on the outside.

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