Crispy Crab Rangoon Bombs That Wow Every Party Guest Recipe
Crispy Crab Rangoon Bombs are delightful appetizers featuring a creamy crab and cream cheese filling wrapped in a flaky biscuit dough crust, baked or air-fried to golden perfection. These flavorful bombs are easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese (or cottage cheese for a lighter option)
- 8 oz imitation crab meat (or real crab meat for elevated flavor)
- 3 stalks green onions (or chives as substitute)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (fresh minced garlic for stronger flavor)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (soy sauce alternative)
- Salt, to taste (sea salt can be used)
- Pepper, to taste
For the Crust
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (puff pastry for a flakier texture)
- 1 large egg (milk as vegan option for brushing)
- Cooking spray or oil as needed (olive oil or butter for added flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Preheat your oven to 375°F or set your air fryer to 350°F to ensure the bombs cook to a crispy golden texture.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, imitation crab, chopped green onions, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the flavorful filling.
- Shape Dough: Flatten each biscuit dough round into a 4-inch disk for uniform cooking and to accommodate the filling properly.
- Add Filling: Spoon about 1½ tablespoons of the crab mixture onto the center of each dough disk, being careful not to overfill to prevent bursting during cooking.
- Seal Bombs: Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch tightly to seal completely, ensuring no gaps or holes remain.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sealed bombs seam-side down on a baking sheet greased with cooking spray or oil to avoid sticking and promote crispiness.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each bomb with beaten egg to achieve a golden-brown color once cooked.
- Cook: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or air fry for 10-12 minutes until the bombs are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bombs to cool slightly before serving. For best flavor, serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Notes
- These bombs can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months; bake or air fry from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to cooking time.
- Avoid overfilling with more than 1½ tablespoons of filling to prevent bursting during cooking.
- Look for a golden-brown color as an indicator of perfect doneness and crispiness.
- For additional texture, sprinkle sesame seeds or roll in breadcrumbs before cooking.
- Customizable with variations such as dairy-free, vegetarian, spicy, herbaceous, or using puff pastry for a flakier crust.
Keywords: Crab Rangoon, Appetizer, Party Food, Crispy Crab, Cream Cheese, Crab Bombs, Easy Recipe
