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Crab Rangoon Nachos

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!

Crab Rangoon Nachos on a baking sheet.

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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

How do you store nachos?

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 on a baking sheet.

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Crab Rangoon Nachos on a baking sheet.

Crab Rangoon Nachos

Author: Zona House
Crab Rangoon Nachos have crab meat and cream cheese mixture over restaurant-style tortilla chips, all topped with Monterey Jack cheese, diced green onion, and a drizzle of sweet and sour sauce. This easy recipe has just 5 steps and is ready in under 20 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 938 kcal

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

Notes about ingredients and substitutions
  • Instead of real crab, you can use imitation crab, shrimp, or white fish like tilapia or cod.
Storage instructions
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 938kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 36gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 2360mgPotassium: 455mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2048IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 543mgIron: 4mg
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Kathleen

Wednesday 15th of April 2026

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Zona House

Tuesday 7th of April 2026

So easy and super delicious!