The Super Bowl was extra "super" last night munching on these Spicy Crab Salad & Guacamole Wonton Cups! It's my take on a guacamole chip & dip using baked wonton wrappers and spicy crab salad. Yum, yum!
THIS RECIPE IS SPONSORED BY TWIN DRAGON.
These wonton cups are so easy to make, are baked, not fried, and are super healthy. Whip these out at your next family get-together and watch them "ooh and ahh!"
Bake the wontons in a muffin tray for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. I just used some cooking spray to coat the bottom of the tray cups.
Look how great these baked wonton cups turned out! I used Twin Dragon Won Ton Wrappers for this recipe. You can find fresh wonton wrappers in the refrigerated section of your grocery store (usually in produce).
What you'll need to make these Spicy Crab Salad & Guacamole Wonton Cups:
Grab these ingredients and see how easy it is to make these wonton cups:
- Fresh wonton wrappers (3.5" x 3.5")
- White lump crab meat
- Fresh guacamole (homemade or store-bought)
- Yellow bell pepper
- Red Thai chili peppers, or jalapeño peppers (for heat!)
- Green onions
- Lime
- Kosher salt
How to assemble the wonton cups:
- First, place a layer of guacamole at the bottom of the wonton. Next, add a small scoop of crab salad, and top each wonton off with a dollop of aioli sauce. That's it!
- For the Spicy Aioli: You'll want a dollop of this spicy aioli to complete this wonton cup! Just mix together mayonnaise and sambal oelek (or Sriracha sauce).
I layered up these Spicy Crab Salad & Guacamole Wonton Cups right in the muffin tray!
These beautiful, bite-sized wonton cups are the perfect starter for just about any event!
Tips and Tricks
- You also can make these in a mini-muffin tin that holds 24 wontons.
- Try making these with shrimp salad, or even imitation crab meat! Get creative!
- I used store-bought guacamole, but feel free to make it homemade. I chose the easy option!
- Sambal oelek can found at your local grocery store or specialty Asian markets.
- I used the leftover crab salad to make my Mini Thai Crab Cakes! They're SO good!
Want more?
If you liked this Spicy Crab Salad & Guacamole Wonton Cups recipe, you’re going to want these recipes:
- Mini Thai Crab Cakes with Spicy Aioli
- Savory Pumpkin Wonton Bites
- Easy Wonton Soup
- Shumai Shrimp and Turkey Sausage Dumplings
Update Notes: This post was originally published on November 8, 2016, but was republished with slight text changes and additions, like new images, step-by-step instructions, and tips in February 2021.
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Spicy Crab Salad & Guacamole Wonton Cups
These Spicy Crab Salad & Guacamole Wonton Cups are my take on a guacamole chip & dip using baked wontons and spicy crab salad!
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 12 fresh 3.5" x 3.5" wonton wrappers
- 1 (8 oz.) jar white lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- ½ yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 Thai red chili peppers or 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Juice from ½ lime
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup store-bought guacamole
Spicy Aioli:
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (red chili paste) or Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Place a wonton wrapper into each of the muffin openings, pressing down firmly to prevent bubbling. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on a baking rack.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine together the crab meat with the yellow peppers, chili peppers, green onions, lime juice, salt, and cilantro.
- To make the aioli sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sambal oelek (or Sriracha sauce). Set aside.
- To assemble the wontons: Place a layer of guacamole at the bottom of the wonton. Add a small scoop of crab salad, and top with a dollop of aioli sauce.
Notes
- You also can make these in a mini-muffin tin that holds 24 wontons.
- Try making these with shrimp salad, or even imitation crab meat! Get creative!
- I used store-bought guacamole, but feel free to make it homemade. I chose the easy option!
- Sambal oelek can found at your local grocery store or specialty Asian markets.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Starter
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 62
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 227.6 mg
- Fat: 1.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
Thank you to Twin Dragon for sponsoring this post!
Ramona says
This spicy crab salad guacamole looks delicious and I really want to make this for me and my family! I will definitely be trying this out, thank you for sharing this recipe!
Asian Caucasian says
It's a fun recipe, so easy, and healthy too! Hope you and your family enjoy!
Ali Hanson says
So cute! I love the twist on crab rangoons. This looks delightful and refreshing.
Asian Caucasian says
It's an easy and delish appetizer. Can't wait for you to try!
Jodi says
I love how simple this appetizer is to assemble (and so delicious).
Asian Caucasian says
It's beyond easy to prepare! We love this wonton cups appetizer in my family. It's on repeat!
Alexis says
I made these for a recent family gathering an they were a huge hit with everyone.
Asian Caucasian says
So happy to hear that! When I make these wonton cups for the fam they are demolished in mere minutes!
Beth says
Making these wonton wrappers into cups by baking is so simple, yet such a clever way to create appetizers. The combination of guacamole and crab salad sounds refreshing and delish! And that sauce ...
Asian Caucasian says
Thank you, Beth! The aioli on top is the best! And you can layer these baked wonton cups with just about anything!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
This is so good! I love the spicy crab with the guacamole together. Such a dream team combination of flavors. Will make it again soon.
Asian Caucasian says
Dream team combo -- love that! It's also so easy to switch out what you put in these wonton cups. Very versatile!
Jacqueline Debono says
These wonton cups are such a great party appetizer idea! Going to save this recipe for future entertaining!
Asian Caucasian says
I don't think you'll be disappointed in this easy, healthy app! We love it in my house!
Robin says
I love serving these as an accompaniment to soup. They are so good I'm literally obsessed!
Asian Caucasian says
That's a great idea to serve these with soup! These baked wonton cups go with about any dish, so easy and yummy!
Jamie says
I love the addition of guacamole to these wontons! It goes perfectly with the crab and spicy aioli sauce! Yummy!
Asian Caucasian says
So glad you liked the layering on these baked wonton cups! The beauty is you can always switch out what's inside!
Amy Liu Dong says
Wow! This looks so delicious and yummy, perfect for a movie marathon and a good snack for passing time. I love everything about this recipe, the texture, and the ingredients quite fit with one another.
Asian Caucasian says
Thank you! We like to serve these baked wonton cups for an appetizer. You can get creative with these too, by using different ingredients in the cups!
Chef Dennis says
your wonton cups were a big hit with my family! They can't wait until I make them again
Asian Caucasian says
So glad your family like these! They are super easy to make and healthy too!
Stine Mari says
Perfect little crab wonton cups! I love the combination of fresh guacamole and the crispy wonton cups, very delicious.
Asian Caucasian says
Thanks, Stine! My hubby gobbled these up! Baking the wontons are so much healthier than frying them.
Leslie says
Now this is my kind of appetizer! I love everything about this recipe! You can't go wrong with this one!
Asian Caucasian says
Easy and healthy too! Baking the wontons are so much better than frying them!
Steven Angron says
You mean the blowout Super Bowl? 😂 I’m sure Tom Brady would love these wonton cups! These look so delicious!
Asian Caucasian says
Yeah, not much of a game! Yay Bucs! These wonton cups are perfect for any game day. Hope you enjoy!