Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls

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If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer to kick off any meal, you’ll love the taste of these crab rangoon egg rolls. They’re like combining two of your favorite Chinese foods into one—crunchy egg roll shell with a creamy crab and cream cheese filling.

egg roll with cream cheese and crab filling cut in half sitting on a plate

These are pretty easy to make, and they are one-party food that is always quick to disappear when served. For more crab recipe ideas, check out my classic crab wontons or these crab-stuffed mushrooms.

Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls stacked on top of a plate

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You get two delicious foods in one: the crunch of the egg roll wrapper and the crab filling, which mimics crab rangoons.
It’s a deep-fried appetizer that is a guilty pleasure for sure.
Great for a snack, party food, or starter to your meal. You can make a few or a lot to serve a crowd.
Minimal ingredients are needed to make the egg rolls.

🛒Ingredients

You only need simple ingredients to make this crab appetizer. So, gather these ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store so you can enjoy this dessert.

cream cheese
Worcestershire sauce
garlic powder
onion powder
scallions
lump crab meat
egg roll wrappers
oil

🔪 How to Make Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls

This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. The full instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

collage of showing how to assemble crab rangoon egg rolls

Add your cream cheese, Worcestershire, spices, and scallions into a food processor. Pulse to combine.

Next, move the mixture to a medium bowl and stir the lump crab meat.

Place 2-3 tablespoons of mixture on egg roll wrapper. Then, roll the wrapper as directed in the recipe card.

crab rangoon egg rolls in a pot with oil frying them

Heat oil in a skillet or deep pot. Fry the egg rolls for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate, and serve.

Can I make these in the air fryer?

Yes, you can! We make these in the Air fryer quite a bit. It’s so simple.

Preheat the air fryer to 390* for about 5 minutes
Brush all sides of the egg roll with vegetable oil. Place into the air fryer basket in a single layer—Cook for 7-8 minutes.

Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls stacked on a plate and one cut in half to see the filling inside

🥫 Storage

Refrigerate—You should store any egg rolls you do not eat right away in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge. They will last 2-4 days.

Freezer—You can also freeze egg rolls. Place them in a freezer bag or container and freeze for 2-3 months. Then, reheat straight from the freezer by frying, air-frying, or baking in the oven.

Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls stacked on a white plate with top egg roll cut in half to show cream cheese filling

💭 Tips

Start with softened cream cheese. Otherwise, you will not have a creamy mixture to spread into egg roll wrappers.
Don’t overfill the egg rolls, or they will leak out as they fry up, making a mess.
Place the egg rolls on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil before serving.
Make sure the oil is not too hot, or it can burn or overcook the shell too fast.
Use water to act as a glue for the egg roll wrapper to seal and hold together.

🥄 Equipment

Here are the kitchen tools that you will need to make this simple appetizer recipe:

Food Processor
Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Pot for Frying
Plate
Tongs

creamy crab rangoon egg rolls cooked and placed on a plate. The top egg roll is cut in half to show the cream cheese filling.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Can I use imitation crab meat instead of fresh lump crab meat?

You can use imitation crab meat to replace the real. Just chop it up into bite-sized pieces. It will alter the flavor a bit.

Can I bake the egg rolls instead of frying them?

Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Rotate halfway through baking to ensure an even cook. Brush the egg rolls with oil to help them become golden brown.

What kind of dipping sauce goes well with these egg rolls?

Sweet and sour is a great option, as well as spicy mustard, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or any other sauce you might want to try with the crab rolls.

What kind of oil is best for frying the egg rolls?

I recommend peanut oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil. They all have a high smoke point, so it won’t leave your kitchen smokey and smell bad like other oils would.

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