Crispy Baked Crab Rangoon Delights
Indulge in these Crispy Baked Crab Rangoon Delights, a healthier twist on a beloved Chinese appetizer. These scrumptious, golden-brown wontons are filled with a creamy blend of neufchâtel cheese, tender crabmeat, and fresh green onions—perfectly seasoned for a burst of flavor in every bite. Even if you're not a huge fan of crab, you'll find these irresistible! Serve them at your next gathering or enjoy them as a snack with your favorite dipping sauces like hoisin, sweet and sour, or even jalapeño pepper jelly. Their crispiness and delightful filling will have everyone coming back for more!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
neufchatel cheese
16 ounces (softened)
canned crabmeat
1 (6 ounce) can (drained and flaked)
green onions
4-5 (thinly sliced)
garlic clove
1 (minced)
Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons
soy sauce
1 teaspoon
wonton skins
1 (48 count) package
butter
1/4-1/2 cup (melted)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly coat a baking sheet with vegetable spray.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened neufchâtel cheese, drained and flaked crabmeat, sliced green onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and evenly distributed.
3
Lay out the wonton skins on a clean surface. Place a teaspoon of the crab filling in the center of each wonton skin.
4
Moisten the edges of the wonton skin with water using your fingers or a brush to help them seal properly.
5
Fold the wonton skin in half to form a triangle, pressing the edges tightly to seal. To create a more decorative shape, pull the bottom corners down and overlap them slightly; moisten one of the corners and press to seal securely, resembling little kerchiefs.
6
Place the formed wontons on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they're spaced apart to allow even cooking.
7
Brush the tops of the wontons generously with melted butter to achieve a rich, golden color when baked.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are beautifully golden brown and crispy.
9
Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce for a delightful appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crispy Baked Crab Rangoon Delights?
They are a healthier, baked twist on the traditional Chinese appetizer consisting of golden-brown wontons filled with a creamy crab and cheese mixture.
What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius.
What type of cheese is used in this recipe?
This recipe calls for 16 ounces of softened Neufchatel cheese.
How much crabmeat is required?
You will need one 6-ounce can of crabmeat.
How do I prepare the canned crabmeat?
The crabmeat should be drained and flaked before being added to the mixture.
How many green onions are used?
Use 4 to 5 thinly sliced green onions.
How much garlic is included?
The recipe requires 1 minced garlic clove.
Is there Worcestershire sauce in the filling?
Yes, the filling includes 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce.
How much soy sauce is added?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
How many wonton skins do I need?
One 48-count package of wonton skins is required.
How much butter is needed for brushing?
You will need between 1/4 and 1/2 cup of melted butter.
How should the baking sheet be prepared?
Lightly coat the baking sheet with vegetable spray.
How do I mix the filling?
Combine the cheese, crabmeat, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce in a bowl until well incorporated.
How much filling goes into each wonton?
Place one teaspoon of the crab filling in the center of each wonton skin.
How do I seal the wontons?
Moisten the edges of the wonton skin with water using your fingers or a brush to help them seal.
What is the basic shape for folding?
Fold the wonton skin in half to form a triangle and press the edges tightly.
How do I create a decorative kerchief shape?
Pull the bottom corners of the triangle down and overlap them, moistening one corner to seal them securely.
How should wontons be placed on the baking sheet?
Ensure they are spaced apart on the prepared sheet to allow for even cooking.
Why do I brush the wontons with butter?
Brushing with melted butter helps the wontons achieve a rich, golden color and crispy texture.
How long do the crab rangoons bake?
Bake them for 12 to 15 minutes.
What is the visual cue that they are done?
They should be beautifully golden brown and crispy when finished.
Should these be served hot or cold?
They are best served hot immediately after removing them from the oven.
What are some recommended dipping sauces?
Hoisin sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or jalapeno pepper jelly are excellent choices.
Is this recipe fried?
No, this is a baked recipe which offers a healthier alternative to deep-frying.
Can people who aren't fans of crab enjoy this?
Yes, the description suggests even those who are not huge crab fans find these irresistible.
What category of food is this?
This is classified as an appetizer or a healthy snack.
Is the garlic fresh or powdered?
The recipe specifies using one minced garlic clove, which is fresh.
How do I make sure the edges stay closed?
Moistening the edges with water and pressing them tightly is key to a proper seal.
What is the texture of the filling?
The filling is a creamy blend of cheese, tender crab, and fresh onions.
Are these suitable for parties?
Yes, they are described as perfect for gatherings and party food.