Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

This Air Fryer Crab Rangoon recipe features a crispy wonton wrapper and a savory, delicious crab filling for the absolute perfect appetizer or side dish! Plus, whipping these up in the air fryer couldn’t be any easier. Dip them in sweet and sour sauce or my favorite Thai chili sauce!

For a full take-out inspired meal, pair this crab rangoon with Chicken Lo Mein or Slow Cooker Orange Chicken!

Air fryer crab rangoon stacked on a white plate.

The BEST Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

One of my most favorite parts of going to any Asian restaurant is ordering crab rangoon. It is so crunchy on the outside with an absolutely delicious savory crab filling! Dipped in all the different sauces, I literally can’t get enough. My Air Fryer Crab Rangoon recipe is luckily a little bit healthier without all the added fat of deep frying. Plus, you can have this take-out inspired appetizer right in your own home in less than 20 minutes!

Hand dipping air fryer crab rangoon into a sauce.

Ingredients Needed

Air fryer crab Rangoons use mostly ingredients that you will already have in your pantry. The two ingredients that are unique are the lump crab meat and the wonton wrappers, which can both be easily found at your local grocery store! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Cream Cheese: A combination of cream cheese and lump crab meat make up the base of the filling here. I recommend letting the cream cheese come to room temperature before using it.
  • Lump Crab Meat: You can use lump crab meat that is found in the refrigerated meat section of the grocery store, or you can also find canned lump crab meat! If you prefer, you can try using imitation crab meat which is generally cheaper.
  • Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil and Worcestershire Sauce: A combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and Worcestershire sauce season to create a deep umami flavor and add moisture to the filling.
  • Garlic & Onion Powder: Garlic powder and onion powder are used to season the filling.
  • Sugar: Traditional crab rangoon recipes have a bit of sugar for a hint of sweetness.
  • Green Onion: Adds flavor and a pop of color!
  • Wonton Wrappers: Pre-made wonton wrappers are the easiest to use here and can be found at your local grocery store.

Mixture of crab meat, cream cheese and green onions in a white bowl with a metal spoon.

How to Make Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

  • Make the Filling: Combine cream cheese, crab meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, green onion, sugar and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Scoop Filling into Wrappers: Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese filling on top of each wonton wrapper. Dip your fingers in water and run the water along all four edges of the wrapper.

Wonton wrappers with crab filling in the middle of them on a wooden cutting board.

  • Fold: Fold up two sides of the wrapper, then the remaining two sides to make little pockets. Make sure to press the seams to make sure they are completely sealed.

Hand pulling up two corners of the wonton wrapper to assemble the crab rangoon.

  • Repeat: Repeat with the remaining wontons or until you are out of filling.

Crab rangoon after being assembled and before going into the air fryer.

  • Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Spray the metal insert with nonstick spray and layer in the crab Rangoons. I had to do mine in batches. Spray the crab Rangoons with non stick cooking spray to help them brown in the air fryer. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Raw crab rangoon in the air fryer.

  • Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce! We love using Thai sweet chili sauce!

Air fryer crab rangoon after being cooked in the air fryer, still in the air fryer basket.

Tips for Success

  • Don’t overfill the air fryer! Make sure that each Rangoon has some room in the air fryer to really crisp up. That is why it is best to cook these in batches. If you over fill the air fryer basket, the crab Rangoons might come out soft instead of crispy.
  • Love spicy flavors? You can add some crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha to the filling for a little spice!
  • Try not to overfill the wonton wrappers. If you overfill them, it will be more difficult to fold them up properly. Make sure there is a large border around the filling to be able to fold them up!

Air fryer crab rangoon placed on a white plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use an oven instead of an air fryer?

You can definitely use the oven to make your crab Rangoons if you don’t have an air fryer. Bake them at 375 F for about 15-18 minutes! They won’t come out quite as crispy, but they will still be delicious.

How do I keep Leftover CraB Rangoon Crispy?

In order to get crispy leftovers, make sure to reheat these in the air fryer or oven until heated through!

Close up shot of hand dipping rangoon into sauce.

Storage & Freezing Instructions

  • To Store: Store any leftover air fryer crab Rangoon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
  • To Freeze: Freeze the crab Rangoons in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer until heated through. You can also freeze the assembled Rangoons before they are air fried and have them ready when you need them!

Hand holding a crab rangoon that is missing a bite with sauce in the background.

More Appetizer Recipes to Try

Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

Prep Time: 22 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24

This Air Fryer Crab Rangoon recipe features a crispy wonton wrapper and a savory, delicious crab filling for the absolute perfect appetizer or side dish! Plus, whipping these up in the air fryer couldn't be any easier. Dip them in sweet and sour sauce or my favorite Thai chili sauce!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp green onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • water for assembling wontons

Instructions

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Make Filling

  • Combine cream cheese, crab meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, worceseshire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, green onion, sugar and pepper in a medium bowl.

Assemble

  • Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese filling on top of each wonton wrapper. Dip your fingers in the water and run the water along all four edges of the wrapper.
  • Fold up the two sides of the wrapper than the remaining two sides to make little pockets. Make sure to press the seams to make sure they are completely sealed.
  • Repeat with the remaining wontons or until you run out of filling.

Air Fry

  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees. Spray the metal insert with nonstick cooking spray.
    Layer in the crab Rangoons. I had to do mine in batches. Spray the crab Rangoons with non stick cooking spray. This helps them to brown.
    Cook for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce! We love using sweet Thai chili sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
66
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
169
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
44
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
138
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Air Fryer, Crabmeat

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  • Denise

    Bonjour du Québec au Canada, merci pour ces recettes qui se démarquent par les ingrédients et pour son résultat original. Merci aussi pour toutes ces heures passées à expérimenter pour nous offrir le meilleur de l’expérience culinaire. J’ai toujours hâte de découvrir avec bonheur d’autres nouvelles recettes qui nous seront partagées …

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