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Crab Rangoon Dip

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*WARNING* Crab Rangoon Dip is highly addictive! And it’s so easy to make. That makes is a dangerous combination, but it is a recipe you need in your life! Once you try making this and taste the yummy goodness of it, you will see for yourself just how amazingly easy and heavenly this dip is! And then you will be addicted as well.

What Is Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoons (sometimes referred to as crab puffs) are filled dumpling appetizers in most Asian restaurants. The filing is a cream cheese mixture that most times includes imitation crab meat and a few key seasonings. Typically, these delectable treats are fried. Definitely not a healthy snack, but so so good!

Of course the crispy wonton adds to the deliciousness, however, the filling is absolutely the BEST part of this appetizer! I mean, most people could eat just the filling and be very happy. With this crab rangoon dip, you can have just that. And then you can eat it with a spoon…or be more civilized and use your favorite crunchy chip, cracker, or wonton in place of a spoon.

Ingredients Needed

  • 2 cups Imitation Crab Meat
  • 2 pkgs Cream Cheese 8 oz packages, I use 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 4 Green Onions Chopped
  • 1.5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice

Making The Dip

As previously mentioned, this is a very easy to make recipe. Basically, you chop up the imitation crab meat and scallions, then mix everything together. You can eat it as-is at this point or bake it in the oven so that it gets warm and bubby. Mmm! Either way, you truly cannot go wrong.

You can take this dip to the next level by making actual crab rangoons with my crab rangoon recipe. It’s just one additional step to this one. You’re welcome!

Sorry, Not Sorry

Ever since I began making this incredibly delicious dip, I have been addicted. My entire family requests that I make this all the time. It seems as though they are addicted as well! The great thing about this recipe is that it is pretty easy to make and it doesn’t need to be cooked. Just mix up the ingredients and serve. Easy. Therefore, I don’t mind making this! And the fact that it’s so good, makes it even easier for me to agree to making this.

We really love eating this dip with potato chips. It isn’t the most elegant display, but does it really matter when you are sitting around your kitchen table in your pajamas at night and enjoying a tasty dip with your favorite potato chips? It certainly does not matter to me, that’s for sure!

This crab rangoon dip will become a staple appetizer when you are entertaining whether it’s at a superbowl party, Christmas party, or an any time snack in your home. You will find this HIGHLY addicted. You’ve been warned. Regardless, you NEED this dip in your life. You will hate me and love me for it. So sorry, not sorry! Enjoy!!

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Crab Rangoon Dip

Delicious Homemade Crab Rangoon Dip
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine Asian
Keyword appetizers, easy side dish, party food
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 people
Author jenahoward

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Imitation Crab Meat
  • 2 pkgs Cream Cheese 8 oz packages, I use 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 4 Green Onions Chopped
  • 1.5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

Crab Rangoon Filling

  • First, soften the cream cheese in the microwave for about a minute, at 30 second increments so as not to overheat.
  • Chop the green onions and imitation crab meat.
  • Add sour cream, green onions, crab meat, worcestershire sauce, powdered sugar, garlic powder and lemon juice to the softened cream cheese and mix well.
  • Put mixture in an oven safe bowl and bake for 30 mins at 350 degrees. Serve warm with chips, pita chips, or fried wontons.
  • ENJOY!
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Appetizers, Appetizers, Asian, Chicken Fingers

Chinese Chicken Fingers

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Chinese Chicken Fingers

The BEST Homemade Chinese Chicken Finger Recipe Is Easy & Delicious
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Keyword appetizers, chicken, chinese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author jenahoward

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts Cut into strips or nuggets
  • 1.5 cups Flour
  • 4 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • dash Paprika
  • 1.5 cups Beer Or can use water

Instructions

  • Whisk together the dry ingredients until well blended.
  • Then slowly add the water, whisking until smooth.
  • Let sit in refrigerator for 15 minutes or so.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 360 degrees F in deep fryer or pot.
  • Dip chicken into batter and fry in small batches in the hot oil until golden brown.
  • Drain on a rack and salt to taste while hot.
  • ENJOY!
Appetizers, Appetizers, Asian, Party Food, Rangoon, Sides

Homemade Crab Rangoon That Taste Better Than Takeout

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Crab Rangoon is a well know Chinese appetizer which consists of a cream cheese type filling inside a wonton wrapper. That is the simple explanation as to what a rangoon is. However, the better explanation is that it is a slice of heaven! I mean, that cream cheesy filling is insanely addictive, I can’t have just one and be done!

Finding The Perfect Rangoon

I am like a Crab Rangoon connoisseur. They are my absolute favorite Chinese appetizer which says a lot because I LOVE most Chinese appetizers! I feel like I’m always on a hunt to find the BEST crab rangoon each time I eat at a new restaurant. Some are amazing, others are just okay. And even the ones that are just okay are pretty darn good!

Throughout my pinteresting I found quite a few recipes for crab rangoons and crab rangoon dips. I tried a few of them and tweaked them. And I am extremely happy to announce that this recipe is my absolute favorite. After mastering this appetizer, I don’t know if I will want to order these out again, when I know I can make an amazing batch at home! In fact, the recipe is like a double edged sword. On one hand, it’s so good that I can’t get enough. On the other hand, the recipe is so good that I can’t stop myself from eating too much!

Making The Appetizer

There are two steps to making the crab rangoon; making the filling and putting the rangoons together in the wonton wrappers. Two steps might sound a little much, but each step is easy and doesn’t take a lot of time. And after they are ready to be eaten, you will feel that these are well worth any effort it takes to cook!

Making the filling, you need to cut up the green onions and imitation crab meat. After that, just mix all the other ingredients together. And then the filling is made. That’s it. See, it’s really easy so far!

Now we move on to wrapping up the crab filling in the wontons. This step is a little more involved, however, it is still really easy to do. Lay each wonton out and put some filling in the middle. Then you went the sides of the wonton with water, fold over the wonton to the other side and press down. Continue that same process for the rest of the rangoons. Spray them lightly with cooking spray and bake those bad boys up! So easy!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Imitation Crab Meat
  • 2 pkgs Cream Cheese 8 oz packages, I use 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 4 Green Onions Chopped
  • 1.5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 pkg Wonton Wrappers

Instructions

Crab Rangoon Filling

  • First, soften the cream cheese in the microwave for about a minute, at 30 second increments so as not to overheat.
  • Chop the green onions and imitation crab meat.
  • Add sour cream, green onions, crab meat, worcestershire sauce, powdered sugar, garlic powder and lemon juice to the softened cream cheese and mix well.

Making The Crab Rangoon

  • Place 1 teaspoon of filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper.
  • Brush the edges with water and fold the wonton skin diagonally to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal.
  • Arrange the rangoons on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Air Fry at 380F for 12 – 15 minutes, just until golden brown. Bake at 350F for 15 – 20 minutes.

Versatile Recipe

The filling for these rangoons is to die for. Technically, it’s a little versatile. You can fill wontons with the filling and cook them to serve as crab rangoon. And when you cook them, you can bake, air fry, or deep fry them. So many options. I prefer air frying mine. For one, they cook quicker that way. And the other reason is that they have more of that deep fried texture, but without the yucky oil.

Additionally, you could alter this Asian inspired recipe slightly and bake just the filling in a casserole pan and cook it to serve as a dip. Then, you can dip chips, wontons, pita chips, or crackers to eat this tasty delight.

Either way, you get that same great taste and will be addicted too. You might want to thank me for this or I might need to apologize to you for exposing you to this! Only time will tell, I guess.

More Asian Inspired Dishes

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Chinese Chicken and String Beans

Egg Roll In A Bowl

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Crab Rangoon

Delicious Homemade Crab Rangoon Can Be Baked, Air Fried, or Deep Fried
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine Asian
Keyword appetizers, easy side dish, party food
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 people
Author jenahoward

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Imitation Crab Meat
  • 2 pkgs Cream Cheese 8 oz packages, I use 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 4 Green Onions Chopped
  • 1.5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 pkg Wonton Wrappers

Instructions

Crab Rangoon Filling

  • First, soften the cream cheese in the microwave for about a minute, at 30 second increments so as not to overheat.
  • Chop the green onions and imitation crab meat.
  • Add sour cream, green onions, crab meat, worcestershire sauce, powdered sugar, garlic powder and lemon juice to the softened cream cheese and mix well.

Making The Crab Rangoon

  • Place 1 teaspoon of filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper.
  • Brush the edges with water and fold the wonton skin diagonally to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal.
  • Arrange the rangoons on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Air Fry at 380F for 12 – 15 minutes, just until golden brown. Bake at 350F for 15 – 20 minutes.
  • ENJOY!

Crab Rangoon Dip

  • Follow above steps to make crab rangoon filling, then put in an oven safe bowl and bake for 30 mins at 350 degrees. Serve warm with chips, pita chips, or fried wontons.
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