Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

In less than 20 minutes this popular appetizer is ready to eat! These Air Fryer Crab Rangoon are crispy, delicious, and healthier!

 

Crab Rangoon is one of my all time favorite appetizers, but they are traditionally deep fried which adds a lot of fat and calories. Good news though, these can be made in the air fryer and it saves a ton of fat, saturated fat, and calories! Its so easy to make Air Fryer Crab Rangoon, and I am going to show you how!

I like to make these air fryer crab rangoon and serve them with Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce, but you can always grab that from the store as well. Let's get cooking!

How to make Air Fryer Crab Rangoon:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

• First, start by getting all of the ingredients for the recipe ready and prepped.

• Using a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the crab/cream cheese filling.

• Now to assemble the wontons:
  • Brush one side of a wonton wrapper lightly with olive oil. Flip the wonton wrapper over so the olive oil side is facing down. 
  • Add a tablespoon of crab filling in the center of the wonton wrapper. 
  • Using your finger, dip it in a small bowl of water, then run it along the edges of the wonton wrapper. Pull two opposite corners (think diagonal line) of the wonton together, pressing them gently to steal. Then, pull the remaining two corners up and pinch together. Steal the four lines together so the filling doesn’t burst when cooked. 

• Place the crab rangoon in the air fryer (make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket). Cook until the wontons are crisp and golden brown.

• Serve warm, with sweet chili sauce. 

Where do I buy wonton wrappers?

Wonton wrappers are found in most grocery stores, typically in the refrigerated section; I always find them near the tofu or fake cheeses. If you don't find them, ask a store employee. These air fryer crab rangoon wonton wrappers are the square size, not the rectangle size which is used for egg rolls.

Can I use imitation crab meat instead of lump crab?

• I recommend using lump crab meat for these crab rangoon because it's actually real crab. Most restaurants use imitation crab meat for their rangoon because it is cheaper, because it is processed fish product that doesn't even contain actual crab.
• Real crab is also much healthier than imitation crab meat.
  • Real crab meat has no added sugar, no carbohydrates, and no gluten which is all found in imitation crab meat. Real crab meat also has nearly triple the amount of protein!
• If you really want these air fryer crab rangoon to taste exactly like your favorite Chinese restaurant, you may want to opt for imitation crab. If health is your main concern, then go with the real lump crab meat.

Tips for making crab rangoon in the air fryer:

• If your wonton wrappers don't seal with water, brush them with an egg wash instead. 
• Do not overfill the wonton wrappers, they will explode and you will have a messy air fryer and destroyed crab rangoon
• Do not overcrowd the air fryer with too many crab rangoon; this will result in them not having enough air flow to get crispy!
• Make this delicious Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce to serve with them! Don't want to make it? I recommend this brand of Sweet Chili Sauce!

How to reheat the rangoon:

Add the left over rangoon back to the air fryer and set to 350 degrees and cook for 3 minutes.

Want to make a whole Asian inspired meal? Pair the Air Fryer Crab Rangoon with this Beef Stir Fry or one of these delicious dishes:

• Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans
• Asian Salad
• Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken
• Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings (crispy & sticky)
• Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (One Pot)
• Mongolian Chicken (One Pot)
• Spicy Thai Chicken Tenders
• Ginger Soy Chicken (One Skillet)
• Spicy Steamed Bok Choy
• One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

• Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
• COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation