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Homemade crispy crab egg rolls with chili sauce

Crab Egg Rolls

Delicious crab-filled egg rolls with a crispy exterior, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8 egg rolls
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or deep fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

Crab Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup lump crab meat fresh or canned, drained well
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 green onions finely chopped

Egg Rolls

  • 8 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water, for sealing
  • vegetable oil for frying

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and white pepper; mix until well combined.
  • Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, lump crab meat, and chopped green onions until evenly distributed.
  • Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean, flat surface with one corner pointing towards you (diamond shape). Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the crab filling in the center of the wrapper.
  • Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners tightly. Roll the wrapper upwards, sealing the top corner with the beaten egg mixture to ensure it stays closed.
  • Repeat the filling and rolling process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  • In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
  • Carefully place the egg rolls into the hot oil, a few at a time, without overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the egg rolls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce to create the dipping sauce.
  • Serve the warm crab egg rolls with the dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

For a healthier alternative, you can bake the egg rolls by preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C), placing the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, lightly brushing them with oil, and baking for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Keyword Egg Rolls, Seafood