Dairy Free Crab Rangoon
Crispy, golden, and stuffed with a savory crab and cream cheese filling, these little folded pockets are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the plate before you've even sat down. The secret to making them work without dairy is vegan cream cheese — it blends beautifully with the crab, scallions, sesame oil, and soy sauce to create a filling that's rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying. Traditional rangoon is one of those takeout favorites that can feel completely off-limits when you're avoiding dairy, but this version proves you don't have to miss out. Each wrapper gets sealed tight, then fried in batches at 350°F until shatteringly crisp and deep golden brown — no soggy middles, no greasy shells. Frying in small batches is the move here; it keeps the oil temperature steady and guarantees that perfect crunch on every single one. Dip them in sweet chili sauce or a splash of soy sauce and you've got a starter that holds its own against anything you'd order at a restaurant. This recipe makes 24 rangoons, so it's a solid choice for feeding a crowd of six without breaking a sweat.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 8 oz vegan cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz canned or imitation crab meat, drained and finely shredded
Ingredient noteImitation crab recipes vary widely by brand and may contain wheat, egg, or shellfish extracts. Always check the label for your specific allergens.
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green and light green parts only)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
For assembling
- 24 wonton wrappers (3-inch square)
- 2 tbsp water (for sealing)
For frying
- 3 cups neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil), for frying
For serving
- sweet chili sauce, for serving (optional)
- soy sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, crab meat, scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed and no large lumps of cream cheese remain.
- 2
Lay a wonton wrapper flat on a clean work surface. Place about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center. Dip your finger or a pastry brush in the water and moisten all four edges of the wrapper.
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