Here’s a fun and crispy twist on a takeout favorite: Air Fryer Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls! These rolls combine the creamy, savory filling of traditional crab rangoon with the crunch of egg rolls — but made lighter in the air fryer.
🦀 Air Fryer Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls
🕐 Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 10–12 min | Makes: 8–10 rolls
📝 Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup imitation crab or lump crab meat, finely chopped
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 tsp soy sauce
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
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8–10 egg roll wrappers
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Small bowl of water (for sealing)
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Cooking spray or a light brush of oil
Optional:
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1 tsp sriracha or sweet chili sauce (for spicy filling)
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Dipping sauce: sweet chili sauce, duck sauce, or spicy mayo
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Filling
In a medium bowl, mix together:
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Cream cheese
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Crab meat
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Green onions
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Soy sauce
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Garlic powder, onion powder, salt
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(Optional: sriracha for heat)
2. Assemble the Egg Rolls
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Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner facing you (like a diamond).
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Spoon 2–3 tbsp of filling near the center.
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Fold bottom corner over filling, then fold in sides.
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Roll tightly and seal the top edge with water.
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Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
3. Air Fry
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes.
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Lightly spray or brush each egg roll with oil or cooking spray.
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Place rolls in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
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Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
4. Serve
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Let cool slightly and serve with sweet chili sauce or your favorite dip.
🔁 Variations
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Add a little Worcestershire sauce or lemon juice to the filling for brightness.
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Swap crab for shredded cooked chicken or chopped shrimp.
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Try it with wonton wrappers for a mini version.