Description
These Rice Paper Crab Rangoons are a delightful twist on the classic appetizer, featuring a light and crispy rice paper shell filled with a creamy crab and cream cheese mixture. Baked to golden perfection, they are perfect for any gathering or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crab meat, fresh or canned
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Oil for brushing/spraying
Rice Paper Wrappers:
Cream Cheese Mixture:
For Baking:
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation: Gather all ingredients and tools.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, and soy sauce.
- Soften the rice paper: Soak each rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until pliable.
- Fill and fold: Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of a soaked wrapper, fold in the edges like an envelope, and seal tightly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange rangoons on a baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Serve: Enjoy your Rice Paper Crab Rangoons with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, you can also deep fry the rangoons in hot oil until golden brown.
- Experiment with adding additional seasonings like garlic or ginger to the cream cheese mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rangoon
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Rice Paper Crab Rangoons, Crab Rangoon Recipe, Asian Appetizer, Baked Crab Rangoons
