1-Step 1: Get everything ready Start by gathering all ingredients and setting out a clean workspace. If you are frying, preheat 1 inch of oil to 325°F over medium heat. If you plan to bake or air fry, preheat the oven to 425°F or the air fryer to 370°F while you assemble the wontons. Keep a small bowl of water nearby for sealing the edges.

2-Step 2: Mix the filling In a small bowl, combine the crab meat, softened cream cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce if using, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well blended. If you want a slightly more textured filling, fold gently instead of stirring hard. Drain the crab well before mixing so the filling does not turn watery.

3-Step 3: Fill the wonton wrappers Lay out 3 wonton wrappers at a time so they do not dry out. Place about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each wrapper. Do not overfill, because too much filling makes sealing harder and can cause leaks during cooking. This step matters whether you are making crab rangoon, crab wontons, or cream cheese wontons.

4-Step 4: Seal the wontons Dab the edges of each wrapper with water. Fold opposite corners together to make a triangle, then press out any air around the filling. Wet the tips and fold them inward to seal tightly. Press the edges firmly so the filling stays inside while cooking. A good seal gives you crisp wontons without messy breaks in the oil.

5-Step 5: Fry, bake, or air fry If deep frying, drop the wontons into the hot oil in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes until brown and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. For oven baking, line a pan with parchment, place the assembled wontons on the tray, spray with cooking spray, and bake at 425°F for 12 to 14 minutes. For air frying, spray the wontons lightly and cook at 370°F for 7 to 9 minutes until golden and crisp.

6-Step 6: Serve while hot Serve the crab rangoon right away while the wrapper is crisp and the filling is warm. Sweet and sour sauce, duck sauce, or sweet chili sauce all taste great with these crab and cream cheese wontons. If you are serving a crowd, keep cooked batches warm in a low oven while you finish the rest.