Description
These easy Rice Paper Crab Rangoons are a healthier twist on the classic appetizer, using rice paper instead of wonton wrappers. Filled with a creamy crab mixture and air-fried or baked to crispy perfection, they’re a perfect party snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 6 oz imitation crab meat, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil (for air frying or baking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped imitation crab, softened cream cheese, green onion, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water. Soak one rice paper wrapper for 10–15 seconds until soft but not overly soggy.
- Place the softened rice paper on a clean surface. Add about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the crab mixture in the center.
- Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, then roll tightly like a burrito to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining rice paper wrappers and filling.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) or oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Lightly spray the crab rangoons with cooking spray or brush with oil.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes or bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Don’t over-soak the rice paper or it will tear easily.
- You can substitute real crab meat for imitation if preferred.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or spicy mayo.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before air frying or baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rangoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
