If you love the creamy, tangy filling of Crab Rangoon but crave a crunchier, heartier bite — meet your new favorite appetizer:
👉 Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls
These golden, crispy rolls are stuffed with the same dreamy blend of:
- Cream cheese
- Imitation crab (or real crab)
- Green onions
- Garlic and a hint of soy sauce
Then they’re wrapped in egg roll wrappers, deep-fried until perfectly crisp, and served with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Better than takeout? ✅ Yes. And way more satisfying.
Let’s dive into how to make these party-ready, finger-food favorites — and why they might just steal the show at your next gathering.
🍽️ Why You’ll Love These Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls
🌶️ Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, sriracha mayo, or duck sauce.
🧑🍳 Easy Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls Recipe
🍴 Ingredients (Makes 12–16 egg rolls)
For the Filling:
- 8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup imitation crab meat, finely chopped (or real crab)
- 2 tbsp green onions, finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ½ tsp sesame oil (optional, for depth)
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- Pinch of sugar (balances flavors)
For Assembly:
- 12–16 egg roll wrappers (square, not spring roll)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + water (mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water = “slurry” for sealing)
For Frying:
- 2–3 cups neutral oil (like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
🌿 For gluten-free: Use gluten-free egg roll wrappers and tamari instead of soy sauce.
🍳 Instructions
- Make the filling
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and sugar until smooth. Chill 15 minutes (helps hold shape).
- Prepare wrappers
- Lay one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface like a diamond (corner facing you).
- Place 1–2 tbsp of filling near the bottom corner.
- Roll like a pro
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling.
- Fold in the left and right corners.
- Roll upward tightly, sealing the top edge with a dab of cornstarch slurry.
🔁 Tip: Keep unused wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Repeat
- Continue until all filling is used.
- Fry to golden perfection
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry 3–4 egg rolls at a time for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot
- Cut in half to reveal the gooey center — or serve whole with dipping sauce.
🔥 Pro Tip: Spray with cooking spray and bake at 400°F for 20 mins for a lighter version (less crispy but still tasty).