Here’s a fun and irresistible twist on a takeout favorite: Crab Rangoon Bombs 🦀💣 — crispy on the outside, creamy and savory on the inside! These are bite-sized balls filled with crab and cream cheese, then baked or fried to golden perfection. Perfect as appetizers, party snacks, or game day bites!
🧨 Crab Rangoon Bombs Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Makes: 12–16 bombs
📝 Ingredients
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup cooked crab meat (real or imitation), chopped
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2 green onions, finely sliced
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands — 8 large biscuits, cut in half)
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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Optional: Oil for frying if using fried method
🔪 Optional Dipping Sauce Ideas:
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Sweet chili sauce
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Soy sauce mixed with a splash of rice vinegar
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Garlic mayo or sriracha mayo
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 1. Make the Filling
In a 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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Worcestershire sauce
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Garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
Set aside.
🔹 2. Prepare the Dough
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If using canned biscuits, split each biscuit in half and flatten into 3–4″ rounds.
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Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each round.
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Bring the edges up and pinch to seal completely. Roll gently into a ball shape.
🔹 3. Cook Options
🔸 A) Bake:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place bombs seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Brush tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
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Bake for 13–16 minutes, until golden brown.
🔸 B) Air Fry:
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Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
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Air fry for 8–10 minutes, until puffed and golden.
🔸 C) Deep Fry (Crispiest):
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry bombs in batches for 3–4 minutes, until golden and crisp.
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Drain on paper towels.
🔹 4. Serve
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Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Garnish with extra chopped green onions or sesame seeds for flair.
💡 Variations
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Add a dash of hot sauce or sriracha to the filling for heat
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Use wonton wrappers and deep-fry if you want a more traditional take
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Add shredded mozzarella for extra cheesy goodness
Would you like a spicy version, a keto-friendly dough option, or a make-ahead freezer method?