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These Oven Baked Crab Rangoons have all the creamy goodness of a fried crab rangoon, but with less calories thanks to oven baking. They are made with cream cheese, imitation crab meat & other easy to find ingredients.

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When it comes to takeout meals, I often find myself ordering Chinese food. I love the fried shrimp, beef and broccoli, chicken fingers, and crab rangoons.

Lately, I have been experimenting with making my own Chinese food “mock takeout” at home which has been surprisingly easy. I even made my own Crabmeat Casserole and Baked Honey Sesame Chicken that came out better than takeout!

Since crab rangoons are one of my favorite items to order, I thought it would be cool to make my own oven baked crab rangoons at home.

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Traditionally, crab rangoons or wontons are fried, but I am scared to fry anything so I bake them! One time when I was younger, I made my own fish and chips, and a flame caught some grease, and shot up. It almost hit the cabinet and it frightened me, so I never fried another thing!

I guess that scary moment, and the fact that I survived an intense house fire go hand and hand?

Thankfully, I am not afraid to oven fry, or “mock fry“. That is exactly what I did with these crab rangoons. Adding some brushed on oil helps to crisp them up and give them that fried taste without all the fat.

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The outside of the rangoons are just the right amount of crispy while the inside was melty, creamy, and totally delicious.

These make a perfect party snack or appetizer! When I made some of these crab rangoons for my Big Game party, they were such a hit!

Baked Crab Rangoons Recipe

Ingredients:

  • Imitation Crab Meat- 8 ounces
  • Softened Cream Cheese- 8 ounces
  • Sugar- 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic Powder -1/2 tsp
  • Worcestershire sauce- 1 tsp
  • Green Onion- 3 tablespoons
  • extra virgin olive oil- 2 tablespoons
  • All Natural Egg Roll Wraps- 1 package

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a food processor, pulse crab meat until fine.
  4. Add it to a large bowl, and combine it with the softened cream cheese, sugar, green onion, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Once everything is mixed thoroughly; set aside
  6. Moisten a kitchen towel with warm water and ring it out. You will use this to keep your egg roll wraps moist, and to prevent them from drying out. You will also want a tiny dish of water to dip your fingers in to close the rangoon edges.
  7. Prepare 1 wonton paper at a time with the rangoon filling. Tuck up sides to make a little envelope shape. You could also make football style shapes, but the little envelope style is quicker; repeat.
  8. Once all your crab rangoons are assembled, gently brush them with oil and place them in the oven for 20 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
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Oven Baked Crab Rangoons

These Oven Baked Crab Rangoons have all the creamy goodness of a fried crab rangoon, but with less calories thanks to oven baking. They are made with cream cheese, imitation crab meat & other easy to find ingredients.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Chinese

Servings 40 rangoons

Calories 81cal

Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 40 Wonton wrappers
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onion
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Add crab meat to a food processor and pulse until meat is fine.

  • Add it to a large bowl, and combine crab meat with the softened cream cheese, sugar, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.

  • Once everything is mixed thoroughly; set aside.

  • Moisten a kitchen towel with warm water and ring it out. You will use this to keep your wonton wrappers moist, and to prevent them from drying out. A tiny dish of water to dip your fingers in will help you to seal the rangoons.

  • Prepare 1 wonton wrapper at a time with the rangoon filling. Bring up sides to make a little pineapple shape.. You could also make these envelope style if you wish.

  • Once all your rangoons are assembled, gently brush them with oil and place them in the oven for 20 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

  • Enjoy warm.

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Notes

Nutritional values are meant to be a guide and may vary.

Storing

These rangoons can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

They heat up well in the microwave and hold their crisp pretty well!

Nutrition

Serving: 1rangoon | Calories: 81cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 24mg | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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  1. Oven Baked Crab Rangoons Recipe - Sizzling Eats (8)Amy says

    Hi, I am not sure how to make sweet and sour! I need to learn!

  2. Oven Baked Crab Rangoons Recipe - Sizzling Eats (9)Barbara J Barber says

    How do you make the red sauce you dip the crab Rangoon in?

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Oven Baked Crab Rangoons Recipe - Sizzling Eats (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between crab rangoon and crab wontons? ›

What is the difference between crab wonton and crab rangoon? Crab rangoon is a type of fried wonton, so they are really very similar. The difference is all in the filling. Traditional wontons are not ever filled with cream cheese (which is one of the main components in crab rangoon recipes).

Why do my crab Rangoons puff up? ›

2) Ensure your crab meat and cream cheese filling is not too wet. During the deep frying process, the water in the filling can turn into steam and cause the wonton to puff up and even burst, causing the filling to ooze out, leaving only an empty shell.

Can you microwave crab rangoon? ›

Crab rangoon should be crispy on the outside and warm and gooey on the inside. To achieve that perfectly crunchy exterior, you'll want to pop these in the air fryer. The oven or microwave will work to reheat the wontons, too, but at the expense of that perfect crunch.

Do Chinese restaurants use real crab in Rangoon? ›

The filling is made with a combination of cream cheese, crab meat or imitation crab meat, scallions or onion, garlic, and other flavorings. A small amount of the filling is wrapped in each wonton wrapper.

Does Panda Express use crab in their rangoons? ›

No the Rangoon do not contain crab which is why they taste not as good. ☠️ #fyp #viral #tiktok #usa #fyp #pandaexpress #rangoons #chinese.

How to keep crab rangoon from exploding? ›

To keep crab rangoons from exploding, try freezing filled crab rangoons for about 15 minutes before throwing them into the oven. That way, they'll come out crispy and without any leakage. Be sure to wrap the wonton wrappers in batches too, so the water doesn't dry out around the edges.

How unhealthy are crab Rangoons? ›

It's all about moderation! Crab Rangoons, while delicious, aren't the healthiest option. They're typically deep-fried and contain cream cheese, which adds calories and fat. Enjoy them in moderation as an occasional treat rather than a regular part of your diet.

Why are people obsessed with crab Rangoons? ›

“For one, they're commonly found at just about any Americanized Chinese restaurant, so most people are familiar with them, which helps them have mass appeal and recognition,” he explained to In The Know by Yahoo.

How long to reheat crab rangoon in the oven? ›

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for a conventional oven or 370°F for a fan-assisted one. Arrange the crab rangoons on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a wire rack to allow even heat distribution. For added moisture, cover with foil and reheat for 5-7 minutes.

Can you eat crab rangoon cold? ›

How to serve this sweet crab rangoon. You can serve this crab dip cold or warm and bubbly straight from the oven!

How do you eat leftover crab rangoon? ›

There are two ways to reheat this snack in the oven: on a baking sheet or on an elevated cooling rack. A baking sheet is the standard way of cooking most foods in the oven, but expect the bottom to be crispier than the rest of the rangoon.

How to reheat wontons in the oven? ›

To use, reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until crisp and heated through. One beaten egg will work in place of the egg substitute. Mix it up! Wontons can be folded into a variety of shapes.

Are crab rangoons fully cooked? ›

Rangoon are fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°F. Bake from Frozen: Preheat oven to 450°F. Place Rangoon on baking sheet and cook for 5 minutes.

How long is crab rangoon good for in the fridge? ›

Leftover, fried crab rangoons can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. To reheating, re-fry at 350°F for about 1 minute. Leftover crab rangoons can also be reheated in the air fryer at 325°F or baked in oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through.

Are crab puffs and rangoons the same thing? ›

At most Chinese-American restaurants, you can find Crab Rangoons and they are a hugely popular item. Also known as Crab Puffs, Crab Pillows, and Cheese Wontons, these are essentially fried wontons stuffed with cream cheese and imitation crab (or sometimes real crab).

Is crab rangoon made with real or imitation crab? ›

While actual crab is not the primary focus of crab rangoon, either imitation crab or the real stuff adds necessary flavor. The best shape for crab rangoon is a four-pointed star: It concentrates the filling and maximizes surface area for more crunch.

Is crab rangoon made of wonton wrappers? ›

Crab Rangoon, aka Crab puffs or Crab Wontons are a popular American-Chinese dish consisting of wonton wrappers filled with a mixture of crab meat, cream cheese, and seasonings. It is then deep-fried until golden and crispy and served as an appetizer.

Why are rangoons called rangoons? ›

The name comes from Rangoon, now Yangon, which is the largest city in Myanmar, formerly Burma. I am finding slight disagreement on if Victor himself as claimed by his granddaughter Eve Bergeron (head of marketing and public relations) or if Joe Young, a Chinese-American barback at Trader Vic's did the actual creation.

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