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   Whole Foods · Dumplings

   Crab Rangoon

   Laoban

   Crisp wonton, creamy crab filling, no deep fryer. The takeout version comes with a gloopy pink sauce; a quick sweet chili and lime dip is better.

   Part of Laoban's "Crunchy Bites" line, made with Whole Foods and launched there in 2025. Air-fryer ready.

   The box saysAir-fry from frozen at 375°F about 8 to 10 minutes.

   Chef's upgrade5 min on top of the box, serves 2

   Make it taste homemade

   Crab rangoon with a lime and sweet chili dip

   Sweet chili sauce alone is too sweet. Lime juice, a little fish sauce and fresh herbs make a dip that cuts the richness of the cream cheese.

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   You need

   • 1 bag Laoban Crab Rangoon
   • Cooking spray or 1 tsp neutral oil
   • 3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
   • 1 tbsp lime juice
   • 1/2 tsp fish sauce
   • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro or mint
   • 1 scallion, thinly sliced

   How to make it

   1. Heat the air fryer to 375°F. Spread the frozen rangoon in one layer with space between them and give them a light spray of oil.
   2. Air-fry 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until deep golden and crisp at the points.
   3. While they cook, stir the sweet chili sauce, lime juice and fish sauce in a small bowl, then stir in the cilantro.
   4. Let the rangoon rest 2 minutes: the filling is very hot.
   5. Pile them on a plate, scatter the scallion, and serve with the dip.

   Chef's own upgrade, in our words. Save it and it opens in Chef Amazing with a timeline, the prep laid out and what you already have.

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