Craving the crispy, creamy goodness of crab rangoons without the carbs? These Keto Crab Rangoons are the perfect appetizer! Made with melty mozzarella “wrappers” instead of wonton skins and packed with a rich cream cheese and crab filling, they’re low-carb, gluten-free, and 100% addictive. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
🕒 Recipe at a Glance
Yield: 16 rangoons
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7–10 minutes
Total Time: ~20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Keto / Low-Carb
🛒 Ingredients
- 16 oz sliced mozzarella
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz crab meat (lump or imitation if keto-friendly)
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 3 oz chopped onion
- Salt, to taste
📋 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the filling:
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Crab meat
- Diced onion
- Salt (adjust to your taste)
- Lay the mozzarella slices on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure they are spaced out so they don’t melt into each other.
- Bake the mozzarella slices for about 5 minutes, or until bubbly and browned slightly around the edges.
- Remove from oven and immediately add 1 tablespoon of the crab filling to the center of each slice. The amount will depend on the size of your mozzarella slices.
- While still warm and pliable, fold each mozzarella slice into a triangle or taco shape to enclose the filling. Press gently to seal the edges.
- Return to the oven for an additional 2 minutes to warm the filling through.
- Let cool slightly before serving—this allows the cheese to firm up a bit and hold its shape.
🧀 Tips for Success
- Mozzarella melts fast—watch closely to avoid over-browning.
- Use pre-sliced mozzarella for convenience and even melting.
- For a stronger seafood flavor, use real lump crab; for budget-friendly options, go with keto-friendly imitation crab.
- Want more crunch? Serve with a side of keto sweet chili sauce or sugar-free sriracha mayo.
📊 Nutrition Info (Per Rangoon – Makes 16)
- Calories: 168
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
💬 Final Thoughts
This genius take on Crab Rangoons swaps out the high-carb wonton wrappers for mozzarella cheese, making them a dream come true for low-carb foodies. If you’ve missed your favorite takeout appetizer since going keto, these are about to become your new go-to!
