Description
Crispy, golden-brown egg rolls filled with a creamy, savory crab rangoon filling. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces imitation crab meat, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt, or to taste
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sweet chili sauce
- Soy sauce
- Duck sauce
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded imitation crab meat, sliced green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, sugar, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Chill the filling for at least 30 minutes (optional).
- Lay out egg roll wrappers on a clean surface. Have beaten egg ready for egg wash.
- Position one wrapper like a diamond.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center.
- Fold the bottom corner up and over the filling, tucking it in.
- Fold the left and right corners inward.
- Brush the top corner with egg wash.
- Tightly roll the egg roll away from you, pressing firmly to seal the edge.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Place assembled egg rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a pot or deep fryer to 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Carefully add egg rolls in batches, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
- Remove and drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
- Repeat with remaining egg rolls.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place assembled egg rolls on the sheet. Brush with oil or cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Serve hot and crispy with your favorite dipping sauce (sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or duck sauce).
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely for a smooth filling.
- Don’t overfill the egg rolls to prevent bursting.
- Maintain oil temperature for crispy fried egg rolls.
- Baking provides a healthier alternative, though less crispy.
- Adjust seasonings in the filling to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes