Crab Rangoon Nachos feature a delicious blend of crab meat and cream cheese layered over crispy, restaurant-style tortilla chips. They’re generously topped with Monterey Jack cheese, vibrant diced green onions, and a perfect drizzle of sweet-and-sour sauce.
I love that this quick and easy recipe boasts just 5 straightforward steps and can be ready in under 20 minutes, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion!
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Expert tips
Instead of real crab, you can use imitation crab, shrimp, or white fish like tilapia or cod.
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Ingredients: crab meat, cream cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, tortilla chips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and sweet-and-sour sauce.
Cuisine type: American Chinese
Total time to make: Less than 20 minutes
FAQ’s
To store leftover crab nachos, place them in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To prevent them from becoming soggy, include a paper towel in the container to soak up excess moisture. When you’re ready to enjoy them again, reheat in the oven or air fryer at 300°F until they’re nice and crispy.
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Crab Rangoon Nachos
Ingredients
For the crab mixture
- 6 ounces crab meat (drained – can substitute with fresh or packaged crab)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 green onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the nachos
- 6 ounces restaurant-style tortilla chips
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Mozzarella)
- 1 green onion (diced)
- ¼ cup sweet and sour sauce (can use homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, gently combine the crab meat, cream cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- On the baking sheet, layer the tortilla chips, topped with the crab mixture, spread out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, and sweet-and sour sauce on top.
- Bake until melted, bubbling, and some spots are browning, approximately 7-10 minutes.
Notes
- Instead of real crab, you can use imitation crab, shrimp, or white fish like tilapia or cod.
- Store leftover crab nachos in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To minimize sogginess, place a paper towel in the container to absorb moisture. Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 300°F until crispy.
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Zona House
Tuesday 7th of April 2026
So easy and super delicious!