By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 20
72 cal · 20 min
Baked Crab Wontons
Recipe GLPRbea27c96751e24
Crispy baked wontons filled with a savory mixture of fresh crab meat, creamy cheese, and vibrant vegetables. These golden-brown appetizers are lighter than their fried counterparts and perfect for serving at parties or as an elegant starter.
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Ingredients
1 pound crab claw meat
10 ounces Philadelphia 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 pinches salt
20 wonton wrappers
1 egg white for sealing
Cooking spray
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, softened cream cheese, diced yellow bell pepper, sliced green onions, and salt. Stir until the filling is well blended and uniform.
Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean, dry work surface. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the crab filling in the center of the wrapper.
Lightly brush the egg white around all four edges of the wonton wrapper using a small brush or your fingertip. Fold the wrapper diagonally in half to form a triangle, then press firmly along the edges to seal, ensuring no filling escapes.
Place the sealed wonton on a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling. Lightly spray the top surface of each wonton with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the wontons are light golden brown and the edges are crispy. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Comments
Baked crab wontons are a smart weeknight appetizer that checks most boxes for Charlotte cooks. Fresh lump crab meat runs $12–16 per pound at Harris Teeter or Kroger, but you need only 8–10 ounces for 20 wontons, keeping the per-serving ingredient cost under $1.50; cream cheese, bell pepper, and green onions are common pantry staples at any major grocer. The stated 20 minutes glosses over assembly time—folding 20 wontons adds a real 10–15 minutes for most cooks, so budget 30–35 minutes total. These reheat well in a 350°F oven, making them a genuine make-ahead option for weeknight prep or a casual dinner party, though they are best fresh from the oven rather than holding in a warming drawer.
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