Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Cook: 15 minutes

• Total: ~35 minutes

🍽 Makes

• 16–20 bombs

📝 INGREDIENTS

🧀 Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup crab meat (real or imitation, finely chopped)

• 2 green onions, finely sliced

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Optional:

  • ½ teaspoon sugar (restaurant-style flavor)

  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

🥟 Wrapping

• 16–20 wonton wrappers
  (or biscuit dough / egg roll wrappers cut into squares)

🥚 Breading Station (for bombs)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

🔥 Cooking

• Oil for frying
  (or air fryer / oven method below)

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1️⃣ Make the filling

In a bowl, mix:

• Cream cheese

• Crab meat

• Green onions

• Garlic powder

• Soy sauce

• Worcestershire

• Pepper (and optional sugar & sesame oil)

Mix until smooth and creamy.

2️⃣ Shape the bombs

Scoop 1 tablespoon of filling.
Roll into balls and place on a tray.
Chill 10 minutes (helps them hold shape).

3️⃣ Wrap

Wrap each ball tightly with:

• Wonton wrapper OR dough
  Seal edges with water.
  Make sure no filling is exposed.

4️⃣ Bread the bombs

Roll each bomb in:

1. Flour

2. Egg

3. Panko breadcrumbs

Press gently so crumbs stick well.

5️⃣ Fry (classic method)

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry bombs in batches 2–3 minutes, turning, until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.

🔥 ALTERNATIVE COOKING METHODS

🟢 Air Fryer

• Spray bombs with oil

• Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping once

🟢 Oven

• Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 15–18 minutes

• Flip halfway for even browning

🍯 DIPPING SAUCES (OPTIONAL)

• Sweet chili sauce

• Soy sauce + rice vinegar

• Spicy mayo

• Duck sauce

❓ Q & A SECTION

❓ Can I use imitation crab?

Yes 👍
It’s commonly used and works perfectly.

❓ Why did my bombs leak?

Possible reasons:

• Wrapper not sealed properly

• Overfilled

• Oil temperature too low

❓ Can I make them ahead?

Yes ✅
Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.

❓ Can I freeze them?

Yes ❄️
Freeze uncooked bombs up to 2 months.
Cook straight from frozen (add 2–3 minutes).

❓ Can I make them spicy?

Absolutely 🌶
Add:

• Sriracha

• Chili flakes

• Finely chopped jalapeño

❓ Can I skip breading?

Yes.
Just wrap and fry for a lighter, wonton-style Rangoon.

❓ Are they kid-friendly?

Yes 😊
Skip spicy ingredients for kids.

🔥 PRO TIPS

✔ Chill filling before wrapping
✔ Seal wrappers tightly
✔ Keep oil hot (350°F)
✔ Don’t overcrowd fryer
✔ Serve immediately for best crunch

🧠 NUTRITION (Approx. per bomb)

• Calories: ~95–110

• Fat: Moderate

• Protein: Moderate