Description
Crispy onion rings filled with a creamy crab Rangoon center—an irresistible fusion of two comfort food favorites perfect for parties, snacks, or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- Yellow Onions: 2 large, thickly sliced into rings
- Imitation Crab Meat: 1 cup, finely chopped
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Green Onions: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Soy Sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Worcestershire Sauce: 1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Flour: 1 cup
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 1 1/2 cups
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Cooking Oil: For frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven or air fryer to 375°F, or heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cream cheese, imitation crab, green onions, garlic powder, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line a tray with parchment paper. Set up dredging bowls for flour, eggs, and panko.
- Assemble the Dish: Fill each onion ring with crab mixture. Freeze for 15–20 minutes to set.
- Cook to Perfection: Dredge in flour, dip in egg, coat with panko. Fry or air-fry until golden and crispy.
- Finishing Touches: Drain on paper towels and optionally garnish with green onions or chili flakes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Freeze the rings before cooking to help them hold shape.
- Use panko for an extra-crispy texture.
- Don’t overfill to avoid leakage during cooking.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to keep the crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Crab Rangoon, Onion Rings, Party Snacks, Air Fryer Appetizers, Fusion Recipes