Every time I order Chinese takeout, you know I’ve got to get a side of crab rangoon with it. But instead of picking up the phone, this time I reached into the freezer. These frozen crab rangoon air fryer cooking instructions will teach you how to make this appetizer at home.
Why You Need This Recipe
Look, sometimes you just want to enjoy some warm crab rangoon for an appetizer. Instead of putting on pants (gasp!) and slogging out to pick it up, now you can make some right at home to satisfy that craving.
Instead of the tedious process of stuffing and sealing your own, starting with frozen crab rangoon lets you cut out all the prep work. Just pop them in your air fryer from their frozen state and they cook up perfectly crispy in under 10 minutes.
Pair them with some frozen egg rolls in the air fryer for a DIY sampler platter!
What Ingredients You’ll Need
- Frozen crab rangoons, any brand
- Dipping sauce (optional)
Ingredient Helpful Tips
- Rangoons. Brand really doesn’t matter, though different sizes may vary cooking time by a minute or two. I have Fusia (Aldi) here, but have also tried Philips, Pagoda, Member’s Mark (Sam’s), Yankee Trader, and Supreme Choice crab rangoons with equal success
- Dipping sauce. Many frozen rangoons come with dipping sauce. If yours does not, I recommend sweet chili, duck sauce, or soy sauce
How to Make Frozen Crab Rangoon in the Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F
- Place frozen crab rangoons in the preheated air fryer basket
- Spray with a little olive oil if you want a crispier exterior (optional)
- Cook on the air fry setting for 5-10 minutes at 350°F, flipping halfway
- Rangoons are ready when they are golden brown and the interior reaches 170°F
- Rest for 2-3 minutes before serving (they will be hot)
- Serve alongside your favorite dipping sauce!
What to Serve with Crab Rangoon
- Sweet chili sauce
- Duck sauce
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Lo mein noodles
- Spicy garlic edamame
- Frozen Breaded Fish
- Shrimp Toast
- Steamed vegetables
- Chinese-style entrees
- Frozen Fried Rice
- Mozzarella sticks
Recipe FAQs
How Long to Air Fry Frozen Crab Rangoon?
On average, it takes 5-7 minutes to air fry frozen crab rangoon.
This may vary slightly based on the size of your specific brand of rangoons, and the power and size of your air fryer.
How Do You Reheat Frozen Crab Rangoon in an Air Fryer?
To reheat frozen crab rangoon in an air fryer, cook on air fry setting at 350°F for about 5 minutes. If you are reheating from a refrigerated state, start with 3 minutes.
Your rangoons are done when the internal temperature reaches 170°F.
Recipe Pro Tips
- If your included dipping sauce is frozen, run it under hot water while the rangoons are cooking to defrost it
- While adding a spritz of oil to the rangoons is optional, I find it makes the exterior more crispy than without
Other Asian Inspired Air Fryer Recipes to Try
- Crispy Frozen Spring Rolls
- Bibigo Dumplings in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Frozen Tempura Shrimp
- Korean Beef Short Ribs in the Air Fryer
- Easy Air Fryer Ramen Eggs
Final Thoughts
These frozen crab rangoons cook up so perfectly in your air fryer. The crunchy wrapper on the exterior hides a soft, creamy, warm interior that will satisfy that takeout craving.
Dip it in your favorite sauce for an easy appetizer or snack. Pair with some other Asian-inspired dishes to create a whole meal or sampler platter.
Easy Air Fryer Frozen Crab Rangoon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 Pieces Frozen crab rangoons (any brand)
- 2 Tbsp Dipping sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F
- Place frozen crab rangoons in the preheated air fryer basket8 Pieces Frozen crab rangoons
- Spray with a little olive oil if you want a crispier exterior (optional)
- Cook on the air fry setting for 5-10 minutes at 350°F, flipping halfway
- Rangoons are ready when they are golden brown and the interior reaches 170°F
- Rest for 2-3 minutes before serving (they will be hot)
- Serve alongside your favorite dipping sauce!2 Tbsp Dipping sauce
Notes
- If your rangoons include dipping sauce that is frozen, run it under hot water while the rangoons are cooking to defrost it
- If yours do not come with their own sauce, I recommend sweet chili, duck sauce, or soy sauce
- While adding a spritz of oil to the rangoons is optional, I find it makes the exterior more crispy than without
- The brand of frozen crab rangoon really doesn’t matter, though different sizes may vary cooking time by a minute or two. I have Fusia (Aldi) here, but have also tried Philips, Pagoda, Member’s Mark (Sam’s), Yankee Trader, and Supreme choice crab rangoons with equal success
- Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, any dipping sauces, and total quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
Nutrition
I enjoy trying new recipes, creating my own, and dabbling with new techniques all the time. My husband loves to protest when I make him my guinea pig, but it’s all for the love of food!
My cooking philosophy is that great tasting food doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming to make. I'm a home cook with over 20 years of experience feeding myself and others. I've learned from a variety of different people, things I've learned online, and some trial and error as well.
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