Learn how to reheat crab rangoon in the air fryer with these simple steps. Reheated crispy cream cheese wontons take only a few minutes!
Let's be honest, when I have something as delicious as these Air Fryer Crab Rangoon Wontons, there usually aren't any leftovers. Homemade crab rangoons are hard to resist! If you happen to have leftovers, I've included this guide for the best way to reheat crab rangoon.
While some may recommend heating leftover Rangoon in a frying pan or sticking them on a microwave-safe plate and throwing them in a microwave, the best method is to stick to air frying. If you want to know how to reheat cream cheese wontons in air fryer, keep on reading!
If you haven't had crab rangoons before, you are in for a treat! With a creamy crab filling in the center of a wonton wrapper, these crab pillows may just become your favorite appetizer! It is delicious Chinese food! These golden brown delicacies dipped in your favorite dipping sauce are sure to brighten up your day!
Check out some more air fryer recipes such as Homemade Crab Rangoon and Air Fryer Garlic Croutons.
What is Crab Rangoon?
If you are a fan of American Chinese Restaurants, you may have tried some Crab Cheese Wontons. These crab puffs are basically smaller egg roll wrappers or wonton wrappers filled with creamy goodness.
In the center of each wonton wrapper, there is a cream cheese mixture made up of imitation crab meat, softened cream cheese, and green onions. You then pinch opposite corners of the edges of the wrapper together, sealing in the crab mixture.
You then cook it up in the air fryer for an easy peasy snack that is the perfect appetizer.
Recipe Ingredients
You'll need the following ingredients to reheat crab rangoons in the air fryer.
Leftover Crab Rangoons that have been stored in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Oil such as vegetable oil, canola oil or avocado oil will help the rangoon to crisp back up.
Sweet Chili Sauce, Sweet and Sour Sauce and Duck Sauce are some great options for dipping sauces.
Equipment and Supplies
- The Air Fryer is a great way to reheat crab rangoon the next day. I use the Ninja Foodi Grill on the Air Crisp setting. Different models of air fryers may cook slightly differently so keep a close eye on the reheating!
- Using an Oil Sprayer or Pastry Brush to add a coat of oil to the already cooked crab rangoon is optional, but will help it crisp up. I recommend using a little oil if the crab rangoon was originally cooked in the air fryer.
How to Make It
Her is a step-by-step guide for reheating crab rangoon. The full recipe with specific steps is below!
Preheat the air fryer to 350° Fahrenheit.
If the crab rangoon was air fried the first time, you can spray or brush it with oil. If it was originally deep-fried, there is no need to add oil.
Add the leftover rangoons into the air fryer basket. Make sure to keep them in a single layer.
Air fry for 3 minutes and check to see if they are hot and crispy. Add another 1-2 minutes if needed.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Keep a very close eye on the crab rangoon as it reheats because cooking time may vary. Since they are already cooked, they will crisp up really fast.
- Adding a little spray or brush of oil can make the crab rangoon taste more like the deep-fried version.
Storage and Reheating
- Storage: You can put the reheated Rangoon back in the fridge in a sealed container. They shouldn't be stored for more than a total of 4 days (including previous time refrigerated).
- Reheating: Reheat using the air fryer in the same manner (The edges may become a little darker from reheating again).
- Freezing: Place the Rangoon on parchment paper on a baking sheet. Once frozen, place them carefully in a freezer bag to store.
Can Crab Rangoon be Heated in the Oven?
While crab wontons can be heated in the oven on a baking sheet, you will get the best results if you use an air fryer. The air fryer makes day 2 crab rangoon crispy in just 2-3 minutes.
To reheat crab rangoon in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and add the rangoons on the baking tray. Bake for 5-10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best thing to use to reheat your Cream Cheese Rangoon is an air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F and throw them in for 3-5 minutes.
Yes! As long as they have been stored safely, you can reheat crab rangoons in an air fryer for a couple of minutes. Note that air fryers differ, so you may need to put them in for a slightly longer time.
An easy way to get your leftover crab rangoon crispy is to reheat them in an air fryer. You can use a small pastry brush or spray to add some oil and then cook them in an air fryer at 350° Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes.
📖 Recipe
Reheat Crab Rangoon in the Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- leftover crab rangoon (refrigerated or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon oil (avocado, vegetable or canola oil)
Optional Dipping Sauce
- sweet chili sauce
- sweet and sour duck sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350° Fahrenheit.
- If the crab rangoon was originally air fried, you may want to give it a spray or brush of oil. If it was deep-fried, you can skip this step.
- Add the leftover crab rangoon to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 3 minutes and check if they are hot and crispy. If needed you can air fry for an additional 1-2 minutes. (Time may vary slightly for your brand of air fryer).
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Notes
- Storage: You can put the reheated Rangoon back in the fridge in a sealed container. They shouldn't be stored for more than a total of 4 days (including previous time refrigerated).
- Reheating: Reheat using the air fryer in the same manner (The edges may become a little darker from reheating again).
- Freezing: Place the Rangoon on parchment paper on a baking sheet. Once frozen, place them carefully in a freezer bag to store.
Holly says
My air fryer took 2 1/2 minutes to reheat the crab Rangoon. It worked perfect. Thanks!
Jen Talley says
Glad to hear they were crispy and delicious for you!
dana says
This is awesome! We always order crab rangoons with our Chinese takeout and always have leftovers, but they turn up soggy when you reheat them in the microwave. The air fryer was a game changer!
Jen Talley says
Awesome Dana! I'm glad you were able to enjoy the leftover crab rangoon!
Chenée says
This is a great tip! So helpful for the next time I have leftovers!
Jen Talley says
I'm happy you found it helpful!
Jamie says
Another great use of the air fryer! I never thought to use it to reheat crab rangoon but now I know!
MacKenzie says
Love this! It keeps the crab rangoon crispy just like it was first made.
Jen Talley says
Exactly MacKenzie! It's awesome!
Beth says
I'm with you are rarely have leftovers of this dish but this is a great post to hang onto for tips on how to reheat (or make) this recipe! Delish!