Crispy Crab Rangoon Bombs That Are Perfect for Any Gathering Recipe
These Crispy Crab Rangoon Bombs are a delightful appetizer perfect for any gathering. Featuring a creamy crab filling wrapped in flaky biscuit dough, these bites offer the perfect balance of savory flavors and crispy texture. You can bake or air fry them for convenience and serve with sweet chili sauce for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (oven) or 12 minutes (air fryer)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Can substitute with cottage cheese for a lighter option.)
- 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat (For a gourmet upgrade, use real crab meat.)
- 3 stalks Green Onions (Can substitute with chives.)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (Fresh minced garlic can be used for stronger flavor.)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (Soy sauce is a tasty alternative.)
- Salt and Pepper to taste (Try sea salt for a refined flavor.)
Dough and Coating
- 1 tube Refrigerated Biscuit Dough (Consider puff pastry for a flakier option.)
- 1 medium Egg (Milk can be a vegan alternative.)
- Cooking Spray or Oil as needed (Olive oil or butter can add richer flavor.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Set your oven to 375°F or air fryer to 350°F to ensure the cooking device is ready.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, imitation crab meat, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
- Prepare Dough: Open the tube of refrigerated biscuit dough and flatten each biscuit round into approximately a 4-inch diameter disk.
- Fill Dough Disks: Spoon about 1½ tablespoons of the crab mixture into the center of each flattened dough disk, making sure not to overfill for easy sealing.
- Seal Bombs: Fold the edges of each dough disk over the filling and pinch firmly to seal completely, preventing any filling from leaking out during cooking.
- Arrange for Cooking: Place the sealed crab rangoon bombs seam-side down on a greased baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Beat the medium egg lightly and brush it on top of each bomb. This step helps create a golden, glossy finish when cooked.
- Cook Until Golden: Bake in the oven for 15–18 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes, until the exterior is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crab bombs to cool for a few minutes before serving. Pair with sweet chili sauce for a delicious dipping experience.
Notes
- For a lighter filling, substitute cream cheese with cottage cheese.
- Upgrade the flavor by using fresh crab meat instead of imitation crab.
- Substitute green onions with chives for a milder onion flavor.
- Fresh minced garlic can intensify the garlic flavor instead of garlic powder.
- Use soy sauce as an alternative to Worcestershire sauce if preferred.
- Try using puff pastry dough for a flakier, more delicate crust.
- Brush with olive oil or melted butter as an alternative to egg wash for a richer finish.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Keywords: crab rangoon, appetizer, finger food, party food, baked crab, seafood appetizer, crispy crab bombs
