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    Vegan Crab Rangoon

    Published: Jan 9, 2022 by Ayeh Manfre 12 Comments

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    These Vegan Crab Rangoons are crunchy wontons with a creamy filling that make the perfect snack, appetizer or party food!

    These Vegan Crab Rangoons are crispy and make the perfect appetizer and party food!
     
    They’re a plant based version of the popular crab rangoon that are wontons filled with a crab and cream cheese mixture. 

    Just imagine...crunchy vegan wontons with a creamy filling...mmm YUM!

    I’ve never had a crab rangoon before and have seen them trending all over social media! Have you ever craved something you’ve never eaten? Hehe

    I just knew I had to make a vegan version that everyone can enjoy! They’re also made in the air fryer and are still super crispy! 

    You can also make vegetarian crab rangoons by using regular cream cheese instead.

    Dipped in sweet chili or your favourite dipping sauce, these vegan crab rangoons will be your new favourite thing to make!

    If your looking for some more fun appetizers, then you must try my Rice Paper Dumplings and Spinach and Feta Triangles.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients to make Vegan Crab Rangoons
    • How to make Vegan Crab Rangoon
    • Tips for Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
    • FAQs
    • More Vegan Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Ingredients to make Vegan Crab Rangoons

    • Firm tofu and carrots are grated to be the "crab" substitute for these rangoons! Hearts of palm are also a great substitute too
    • Spring onions/scallions give a pop of colour and taste! You can also add onion powder but I prefer additional spring onions 
    • Garlic makes everything better right?? If you're not a huge garlic fan, reduce to 1 clove.  You can use garlic powder if you prefer
    • Ginger, I haven't noted an amount as it's an ingredient you either love or hate. I love it, so I add quite a lot 🙂
    • Worcestershire sauce is traditionally used. Just ensure you purchase a vegan brand if you are vegan as it usually contains anchovies
    • Soy sauce is added for extra flavour. I always prefer using the sodium-reduced brandsSesame oil gives a lovely nuttiness
    • Sugar is added for a little sweetness, especially as imitation crab in standard crab rangoons is quite sweet. I've used Coconut Sugar but you can use your preferred sugar 
    • Vegan cream cheese is added for the creaminess. It's on the plain side which is why the remaining ingredients are important to bring a pop of flavour in every bite! You can also make vegetarian crab rangoons by using regular cream cheese instead
    • Wonton wrappers are used to wrap the filling. if you are vegan, ensure you purchase vegan wonton wrappers, as they can sometimes include eggs

    How to make Vegan Crab Rangoon

    Time needed: 30 minutes.

    1. Prepare ingredients

      Leave cream cheese to soften at room temperature and press tofu to remove excess water

      Grate tofu and carrots with a box grater and place in a large mixing bowl

    2. Create mixture

      Grate tofu and carrots with a box grater and place in a large bowl

      To the same bowl, add chopped spring onions and grate in the garlic and ginger to taste. Add all sauces, sesame oil, sugar, cream cheese with a pinch of salt to taste and stir together using a disposable glove or a spoon

    3. Fold the crab rangoon's

      Scoop a spoon of the mixture into the centre of a wonton wrapper. Dip your finger in water and dab all edges of the wrapper

      To fold bring two opposite corners together to form a triangle and seal the edges with your fingers. Bring each remaining corner to the middle and seal sides together again to create a little pocket

      Repeat the above with the remaining mixture until all crab rangoon’s are wrapped

    4. Time to cook

      Preheat Air Fryer to 180°C/350°F

      Spray the bottom of the air fryer with oil. Place rangoon's in the air fryer so they're not touching and generously spray with oil along the top and sides.

      Cook for 10-12 minutes until they’re golden brown

      Enjoy by dipping in sweet chilli, sirracha or your favourite sauce

    Tips for Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

    1. Pressing the tofu removes the excess water and allows it to absorb all the flavours. I wrap my tofu in a clean tea towel or paper towels, and place heaving items on top, such as books or a pot
    2. Make sure to allow the vegan cream cheese to come to room temperature. This allows it to soften and mix in easier
    3. I like to mix the mixture with my hands with a disposable glove. You can use a spoon but I find using your hands works better
    4. To make the wrapping process quicker, make a little dipping station where you can wrap 3-4 at a time like a production line.  Make sure to have a small bowl of water or ramekin to help when dabbing the edges of the wontons.
    5. Don’t over fill the wonton wrappers as it will cause the rangoons to pop open when they’re cooked.
    6. When folding the wontons, practice makes perfect! Don’t stress about the perfect shape, just make sure to seal them properly with your fingers along the edges
    7. If cooking in the air fryer, spray them well with oil spray, don’t be shy 🙂 It helps them get crispy
    8. Once cooked set aside on a cooling rack rather than on a plate so the bottom doesn’t go soggy from the heat

    FAQs

    What can I substitute for crab in crab rangoon?

    Firm tofu and carrots can be grated as a crab rangoon substitute.  Hearts of palm are also a great substitute too

    Can you freeze crab rangoons?

    Yes definitely! Once the crab rangoons have been wrapped, place flat on a tray into the freezer for about 30 minutes to an hour. Once they’ve frozen, you can rearrange them in a zip lock back and freeze them easily

    What does rangoon mean?

    Rangoon are wontons that are filled with a crab meat mixture and cream cheese, then cooked as deep fried. In this recipe however, I have air fried the rangoons for a healthier alternative

    More Vegan Recipes

    • Vegan Bolognese
    • Cauliflower Steaks
    • Thai Yellow Curry
    • Vegetable Noodle Soup
    • Homemade Crunchwrap
    • Quinoa Salad
    • Overnight Oats

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Vegan Crab Rangoon photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Vegan crab rangoon served with sweet chilli sauce
    4.20 from 15 votes

    Vegan Crab Rangoon

    These Vegan Crab Rangoons are crunchy wontons with a creamy filling that make the perfect snack, appetizer or party food!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Vegan
    Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
    Keyword: air fryer, creamy, crunchy
    Servings: 13 pieces
    Calories: 80kcal
    Author: Ayeh
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    Ingredients

    • 110 g firm tofu
    • 13 wonton wrappers
    • 1 medium carrot
    • 200 g softened vegan cream cheese
    • 2 spring onions
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 2 teaspoon vegan worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
    • 2 teaspoon sugar - I’ve used raw coconut sugar
    • Fresh grated ginger
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Leave cream cheese to soften at room temperature and press tofu to remove excess water
    • Grate tofu and carrots with a box grater and place in a large bowl
    • To the same bowl, add chopped spring onions and grate in the garlic and ginger to taste. Add all sauces, seasme oil, sugar, cream cheese with salt to taste and mix together using a disposable glove or a spoon
    • Place a spoon of the mixture into the centre of a wonton wrapper. Dip your finger in water and dab all four sides
    • To fold, bring two opposite corners together to form a triangle and seal the edges with your fingers. Bring each remaining corner to the middle and seal sides together again to create a little pocket
      Repeat the above with the remaining mixture until all the rangoon’s are wrapped

    Air fryer crab rangoons

    • Preheat air fryer to 180°C/350°F
    • Spray the bottom of the airfryer with oil. Place rangoon's in the air fryer so theyre not touching and generously spray with oil along the top and sides.
      Cook for 10-12 minutes until they’re golden brown

    Deep frying crab rangoons

    • Heat a pot with a high smoke oil such as avocado oil, grapeseed oil or canola oil
    • Carefully drop crab rangoons in the oil one at a time, making sure not to overfill the pot so they have room to fry
    • Fry for a few minutes until they are golden brown
    • Enjoy with sweet chili or your favourite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Mallary

      January 10, 2022 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      I was inspired by a video Ayeh posted with this recipe. We made them a few hours later and they were incredible.
      Recipe is simple, easy to follow and just as easy to make.
      The rangoon's were so yummy and did not last long in our house ❤

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 10, 2022 at 9:43 pm

        Awww love this Mallary! Your rangoons looked amazing!!! so happy you all loved them xxx

        Reply
    2. Hannah

      January 10, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      So happy I tried this recipe!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 10, 2022 at 9:42 pm

        Yay so happy you tried it already too lovely 🙂

        Reply
    3. Junior

      January 10, 2022 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! Very easy recipe with easy to find ingredients and lots of delicious flavor. My dipping sauce was sweet chili sauce from Panda Express.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 10, 2022 at 9:46 pm

        Yay so glad you tried these already and loved them too!!

        Reply
    4. Mel

      January 12, 2022 at 10:05 am

      Love your recipes. Saw this new recipe which was the final push I needed to buy an Airfryer and can’t wait to try this recipe out! Am using rise paper though as can’t get wontons….hope it still works

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        January 21, 2022 at 2:03 pm

        Hehe yay i love my airfryer! Cant wait to see your remake xx

        Reply
    5. Taylor

      February 23, 2022 at 3:28 am

      5 stars
      Yummy ragoon recipe! Being vegan for years, I have never had crab ragoons. My bf and roommate said they did not taste anything like crab ragoons but we all loved them nonetheless. The recipe makes a lot and was delicious! They take some time to fold/make but it's an enjoyable process to do together and is a fairly simple, easy-to-follow recipe. I'm making them again when friends come over!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        February 24, 2022 at 3:00 pm

        So happy you loved them so much too Taylor, i totally agree with the fun process too ! Hope your friends love them at your next get together xxx

        Reply
    6. Annemieke

      February 26, 2022 at 4:27 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so good and tasty! And it is easy en fun to make 🙂

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 01, 2022 at 10:35 am

        So fun to make and eat 🙂

        Reply

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