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Crab rangoon nachos with blistered golden wontons, creamy crab filling, sweet chili drizzle, and scallions.

Crab Rangoon Nachos

Rebecca Blumer
Golden, crisp fried wontons are filled with creamy seasoned crab, then layered with tangy yuzu mayo, sweet chili drizzle, and fresh scallions for party-ready snacking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American-Chinese
Servings 8 servings
Calories 97 kcal

Equipment

  • pot or deep skillet
  • paper towel-lined plate or rack
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
 

Crab Rangoon Nachos

  • 4 oz crab meat (imitation crab) sticks or canned
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 green onion finely sliced
  • 1-2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcester sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp msg
  • 1/8 tsp white or black pepper
  • 16 wonton wrappers
  • 2-3 cups neutral oil such as canola oil, for frying

Yuzu Miso Wasabi Mayo

  • 1/4 cup kewpie mayo
  • 1/4 cup crema or 3 tbsp sour cream + 1 tbsp milk
  • 4-5 tsp yuzu juice
  • 1/2-1 tsp wasabi
  • 1-2 tsp miso paste
  • 1/3 tsp sugar

Toppings

  • sweet chili sauce
  • sliced scallions
  • furikake
  • shredded nori
  • sesame seeds
  • chili crisp
  • crispy garlic
  • cilantro leaves
  • serrano peppers
  • tobiko
  • thin red or green chili slices
  • fried shallots

Instructions
 

  • Combine the cream cheese, imitation crab, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and white or black pepper in a medium bowl until evenly mixed. The filling should look creamy and cohesive, with the crab and scallion distributed throughout.
  • Place a wonton wrapper on the work surface and spread about 1 1/2 tbsp of filling into a small square in the center, leaving a clear border. Moisten the border with water, cover with a second wrapper, and press from the filling outward to remove trapped air before sealing the edges.
  • Repeat the filling and sealing process with the remaining wrappers, then pour 2–3 inches of neutral oil into a pot or deep skillet and heat it to 350°F (175°C). The oil should show steady fine bubbles when a wrapper edge touches the surface, without smoking.
  • Fry the filled wontons in uncrowded batches for 2–3 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking. They are ready when the dough shifts from pale to golden brown and the bubbling softens as moisture escapes.
  • Move the fried wontons to a rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain. A raised rack keeps air moving around the bottoms, helping the crust stay crisp.
  • Whisk the kewpie mayo, crema or sour cream mixture, yuzu juice, wasabi, miso paste, and sugar in a small bowl. The sauce should be smooth, tangy, and loose enough to drizzle rather than fall in heavy blobs.
  • Arrange the hot fried rangoons across a large serving platter and add the yuzu miso wasabi mayo with sweet chili sauce. Finish with the toppings while the shells are still hot and serve immediately for the best crunch.

Notes

Sealing tip: Press gently from the filling outward toward each edge to remove every air pocket before pinching the borders together firmly, preventing seams from bursting in hot oil.
Texture tip: Drain fried wontons on an elevated wire rack rather than stacking them on paper towels so trapped steam cannot soften the bottom crust.
Reheating: Reheat leftovers on a baking sheet in a 375°F (190°C) oven or toaster oven until crisp instead of microwaving, then add fresh sauces and garnishes.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword crab rangoon nachos, sheet pan nachos, wonton chips
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