Description
Crab Rangoon Nachos are a delightful fusion appetizer combining crispy wonton chips topped with a creamy, flavorful crab mixture, sweet chili sauce, and a hint of garlic chili oil. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, this dish offers a crunchy and creamy bite with vibrant Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Wonton Chips
- 30 wonton wrappers, sliced in half diagonally
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional)
Crab Mixture
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup (59.5 g) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon white granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups imitation crab, chopped
Toppings & Garnish
- 3-4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons garlic chili oil
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Wonton Chips: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lay the wonton wrapper halves flat on a baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly sprinkle kosher salt and black sesame seeds over the wontons for added flavor and texture. Bake for approximately 6-7 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Make Crab Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic powder, stirring to incorporate all the seasonings evenly. Finally, fold in the chopped imitation crab meat until fully combined.
- Assemble Nachos: Arrange the crispy wonton chips on a serving platter. Spoon generous dollops of the crab mixture evenly over the chips, ensuring coverage without overwhelming the crispiness.
- Add Sauces: Drizzle sweet chili sauce and garlic chili oil liberally over the nachos to add a perfect balance of sweetness and spicy heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds on top for a vibrant garnish. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of crunchy chips and creamy crab salad.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can air fry the wonton wrappers at 350°F for 3-4 minutes instead of baking.
- Use fresh crab meat instead of imitation crab for a more authentic taste.
- Adjust the sweetness and spiciness by modifying the amount of sweet chili sauce and garlic chili oil to your preference.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
- These nachos are best served immediately to maintain the crunch of wonton chips.
