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    Home » Appetizers and Side Dishes » Shrimp Rangoon Air Fryer or Deep Fried

    Shrimp Rangoon Air Fryer or Deep Fried

    Date: March 10, 2021 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    A shrimp rangoon is a little bite sized treat of cream cheese and shrimp folded in a wonton wrapper then fried. You can fry these rangoon in oil or the air fryer for a lighter version.

    Recipe | How to Wrap Wonton Wrappers? | Asian Sweet Chili Sauce

    24Bite: Shrimp Rangoon Air Fryer or Deep Fried Recipe by Christian Guzman
    Dip your rangoon in a spicy red chili sauce.
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    If you like crab rangoon, be sure to give this one a try as well. You may love both just as much as I do!

    I’ve even made crab rangoon crescent rolls which are equally delicious. You could make both. Twist my arm!

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    Ingredients

    The basic ingredients for shrimp rangoon are:

    • Cream cheese
    • Shrimp
    • Green Onion
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Garlic powder
    • Wonton Wrappers
    ingredients for shrimp rangoon on a counter top
    If you like, you can also use low fat or low sodium versions to reduce fat and sodium.

    I know what you’re thinking. Shrimp rangoon?? I love crab rangoon. It’s wonderful. But, I was curious and this shrimp was on sale.

    There are actually about 100-115 tiny little cooked shrimp in this bag. After I made the rangoon, I made some seafood pasta salad the next day with the remainder. Just make sure that you use it right away.

    If you prefer crab rangoon, you’ll just need to chop up the same amount of imitation crab to replace with the shrimp. I won’t tell!

    What is the difference between wonton and rangoon?

    Technically, you boil a wonton but fry a rangoon. It’s possible you could find the names used more interchangeably. For instance, you may see a “fried wonton” which would be more of a rangoon, except you put raw meat inside which is cooked during the deep frying.

    Tip

    To save time, you can use a food processor to mix the shrimp and cream cheese mixture.

    chopped shrimp in a bowl, ready to mix with cream cheese.

    How Do You Wrap Wonton Wrappers?

    There are lots of different ways to fold a wonton wrapper. A few of them are more traditional than others.

    4 step photo collage to wrap rangoon in bonnet shape
    I decided on the “Bonnet” style of wrapping.

    It’s easy to fold the square in a point-to-point then bring the two sides to the middle.

    At the last minute, I decided to make one more fold, turning this into more of an envelope. I thought deep frying might cause the filling to come out.

    If you want to learn more ways, you can learn 10 different ways to wrap a wonton wrapper.

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    Deep Frying

    I like to use vegetable oil for deep frying. Vegetable oil is the easiest to find. It’s also fairly inexpensive. It will work great for a recipe like this.

    Looking at the back, this Crisco is soybean oil. Fat is fat and it has the same amount of calories no matter which one you choose. The difference is the amount of saturated fat.

    Soybean oil has 2 grams saturated fat per tablespoon. Take a look at the back of your oil. Safflower oil, for instance, has 1 gram per tablespoon.

    fried shrimp rangoon on a plate with a bowl of sweet chili sauce and chopsticks

    Peanut oil is great for frying but you will find about 2.5 grams in it.

    You can’t get around the added fat, but you can make a healthier choice, right? Why am I hearing my mom’s voice in my head now?

    Using an Air Fryer

    If you want to cut a lot of the fat, try the air fryer instead. You can cut the fat by around half or so.

    a wrapped rangoon ready to be fried or baked

    I used an “envelope” fold for for the deep fryer because I was afraid the filling would fall out. I used the traditional “bonnet” fold for the air fryer without making that last fold.

    How to Serve

    The dipping sauce I used was an Asian Sweet Chili Wing Sauce. It was very ginger-y and sweet but the chili bites back. Wow!

    If you would like to make your own, try this Sweet Chili Sauce from Daring Gourmet.

    You may like this Pork Roll in a Bowl recipe or these delicious Crab Rangoon Crescent Rolls.

    24Bite: Shrimp Rangoon Air Fryer or Deep Fried Recipe by Christian Guzman

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    Shrimp Rangoon Fried Cheese Wonton

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    5 from 55 votes
    Prep Time: 35 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 25 pieces
    Calories: 76kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    A shrimp rangoon is a little bite sized treat of cream cheese and shrimp folded in a wonton wrapper then fried. You can fry these rangoon in oil or the air fryer for a lighter version.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • Deep Fryer (optional) (could also use tall skillet or medium saucepan)
    • Air Fryer (optional)

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
    • 4 ounces Shrimp, about 34 size small shrimp, deveined, talls off and fully cooked, chopped
    • 1 Green Onion, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 25 Wonton Wrappers
    • OIl for Deep Frying, optional
    • Olive Oil, spray (optional)

    Instructions

    • Place softened cream cheese in a bowl and press it with a fork until easy to mix.
    • Chop green onion and shrimp. You don't want any large pieces of either in the wonton wrapper because it will hinder the closing.
    • While not in use, place wonton wrappers under damp cloth. The brand of wrappers I used had 50 wrappers inside, but this recipe only calls for half. Feel free to double the recipe by using the tool above in the total servings area of this recipe card.
    • Mix shrimp, green onions, worcestershire sauce and garlic powder with cream cheese.
    • Place about one teaspoon cream cheese mixture at one corner of a wonton wrapper.
    • Place a small bowl of water near you. Dip small pastry brush in water and make a thin line of water along the edges of the wonton wrapper. Close wrapper down the diagonal to form a triangle. Wet a side point and fold it toward the center. Wet the opposite side point and also fold it toward the center. See photos in post for greater detail. This folding is a traditional "bonnet". If you are concerned about the filling coming out when frying, you can fold over the remaining point to make more of an "envelope".

    Deep Frying

    • If using a deep fryer, turn it on to begin heating. If you are using a skillet, use the stovetop and begin heating. You'll need about 350℉. (See Air Fryer instructions below.)
    • Carefully fry the rangoon in small batches for about 5-7 minutes, turning as necessary, until golden. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.

    Air Fryer

    • Preheat air fryer to 350℉.
    • Spray basket with spray olive oil. Place rangoon in basket and fry for about 5 minutes. Spray tops of rangoon with olive oil and turn. Cook for about 3-5 minutes more. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.



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    Notes

    Serve with Asian Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping.
    Nutrition information is approximate since the amount of oil remaining will vary. Saturated fat is based on vegetable oil and use of different oils will cause variation of the saturated fat. Using an air fryer will decrease the amount of oil.
    If you’re planning ahead, a typical serving size would be 2-4 rangoon.
    See the Shrimp Rangoon web story.
    Nutrition Facts
    Shrimp Rangoon Fried Cheese Wonton
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 76 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 94mg4%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Chinese, Chinese American
    Keyword air fryer rangoon, cheese rangoon, fried cheese wonton, shrimp and cheese fried wonton, shrimp and cheese rangoon, shrimp and cheese wonton
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    1. Andrea Metlika says

      March 10, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my! These are a perfect appetizer that look and sound fabulous.

      Reply
    2. Chris Collins says

      March 10, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious! I can already see me snacking on waaaaaaay too many!!

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        March 10, 2021 at 4:05 pm

        I’m right there with you! I think I ate a dozen of them within 20 minutes.

        Reply
    3. Michelle Boule says

      March 10, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite side whenever i order chinese food. I’ll have to try making my own soon!

      Reply
    4. Beth says

      March 10, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter and I are going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to give this a try! So excited!

      Reply
    5. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      March 10, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      These are such a yummy snack (just for me because I want them all), or to share with others as an appetizer!!

      Reply
    6. Lilly says

      March 12, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious! I air-fried mine and it turned out perfect!

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        March 13, 2021 at 4:08 am

        That’s great! Thank you for visiting.

        Reply
    7. Angela says

      March 13, 2021 at 1:25 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe 🙂 thank you

      Reply
    8. Ksenia prints says

      March 15, 2021 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely mouthwatering! I’ll be trying it in the air fryer.

      Reply

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