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Restaurant-style oven Baked Cheese Rangoons with Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce. Homemade cheese Rangoons oven baked until crispy and served with a sweet, tangy, and just perfectly spicy homemade chili sauce. Crisp on the outside, creamy inside, and completely addicting when generously dipped in this homemade chili sauce. Plus – easy to make!
These have been a long time coming! I put off making this recipe for months, and now I have no idea why. My brother Red’s girlfriend, Hailey, has been telling me I need to make cheese Rangoons ever since Christmas.
I wasn’t all that familiar with them, but she told me that her mom would make them all time. I figured they’d be tricky to make. But they’re actually the simplest, and so delicious.
I put my own spin on the recipe for sure, but I’m kicking myself that I didn’t make these sooner. And the homemade chili sauce…well it truly makes each little bite totally addicting.
Typically Rangoons are served as a restaurant appetizer, and normally they’re made with crab. Apparently, Panda Express is very well known for their cheese Rangoons. I’ve never had Panda Express, but after looking at a few recipes, I did something similar, but different.
The Rangoons themselves are really basic. They’re of course great on their own, but the sauce really is what makes them delicious.
Details
So while these look kind of fancy, I find they’re really quick and easy to make. The filling is cream cheese, which I know may sound odd, but trust me it really works. Then add some green onions, garlic, and tamari.
Once that’s all mixed together, you can make the Rangoons. You just need wonton wrappers and toasted sesame oil.
Add a rounded teaspoon of the cream cheese to each wrapper. Then simply bring the corners of the wrapper together in the center and use your fingers to pinch to seal. Promise you, it’s not hard at all.
Now, the key is to brush the wrappers with oil before baking. This will help them crisp up nicely.
It’s traditional that these bites are deep-fried, but we all know how I feel about that. It’s not my favorite task and I love to make things healthier!
The sauce
This really is the flavor of the recipe. You cannot skip the sauce. Instead of using a heavy sugar store-bought sweet chili sauce, I made my own.
And the best part is that it could not be easier. Just mix honey with ketchup, chili sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, tamari, lots of ginger, some garlic, and then lime zest.
So, so delicious. It really makes these Rangoons stand out.
During the week I’ll serve these on the side with dinner, usually making my orange chicken (or orange cauliflower) with a side of rice. Then I just add a simple salad to round out the meal. But on the weekends these make for such a fun appetizer (year-round) with drinks.
Looking for other quick appetizers? Here are some favorites:
Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Hummus
Crispy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Buffalo Chicken Taquitos.
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey
Lastly, if you make these Cheese Rangoons with Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Cheese Rangoons with Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce
Servings: 5 4 Rangoons per serving
Calories Per Serving: 1447 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 20 square wonton wrappers
- toasted sesame oil, for brushing
Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1-2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped Thai basil or cilantro
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.2. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and soy sauce. 3. To assemble, spoon 1 rounded teaspoon of filling onto each wrapper. Brush water around the edges of the wrapper, then bring the corners of the wrapper together in the center and pinch to seal the cream cheese inside. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each Rangoon with oil. 4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crispy. If the Rangoons are browning on top, cover with foil. 5. To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl. 6. Serve topped with green onions and dip in chili sauce.
Notes
To Make Crab Rangoons: mix in 1/2 cup chopped crab meat.Â
These were so good, I ended up making 28 using a little more than a teaspoon per wonton. So tempting to eat these as a whole meal! 😉
Hey Olivia,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend:) xxT
Hi Tieghan,
I made these Rangoons and they were easy & delish-especially the sauce!! I see a couple people asked about freezing to make them ahead for a party. I am assuming freeze them
un-cooked, thaw, then bake?
Thank you!
Hey Robin,
Wonderful!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! Yes, I think that would work best for you. ?xxT
Oh my gosh – these were soooo good and fun to make! The recipe is perfect. Will definitely add crab next time. Sauce recipe is a keeper, too! It was great on Mandu.
Hi Nicole,
Wonderful!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! ?xxT
These were delicious, next level yummy and the sauce was fantastic. My family loved these. I will make this again for sure and will add crab to some next time. I can see using the sauce for other tasty appetizers. Hit it out of the park with this one.
Hi Sheila,
Thanks so much for your comment and sharing your feedback! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit and thanks for making it! xTieghan
Do you have a brand of wontons that you love and would recommend?
Hey there,
I typically use whatever my grocery store has in stock which can vary, Banyan brand is a great option. Please let me know if you have any other questions!! xx
Loved, loved,loved! Thanks for another good one
Hi Gail,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe, I love to hear that it was a hit! Have the best weekend!? xxTieghan
Would I be able to freeze these or would they be better fresh?
Hey Abs,
I think these would be totally fine if you wanted to freeze them. I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, let me know if you give it a try! xx
Made last night and served with Pad Thai. Was super easy and delicious! The sauce was the best part!
Hi Chelsey,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xT
Oh my goodness, this is a must make! Xx
Let me know if you give the recipe a try:)
I used mascarpone instead if cream
cheese bc thats what i had on hand and – well – i ended up with a big jelly roll pan of melted cheese. oops!
Hey Gillian,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, oops!! Let me know if you try again with cream cheese:) xTieghan
Any suggestion for a ketchup substitute, or can I leave it out? My body rejects all things tomato (which makes me very sad – but not sad enough to deal with the rebellion pain if I eat them and anything they are in).
Hey Kim,
You can skip the ketchup:) Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
I made these tonight when my guys wanted an “appetizer” before tonight’s commitments! They devoured them! My youngest son said these are football Sunday worthy!! I agree, I am an appetizer girl!! Thank you Tiegan for all you do. We love you!
Hey Megan,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xT
These were delicious! I ended up making a second batch because my kiddos devoured them! I wonder if I could make them in the air fryer?
Hey Emily,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! I’ve not tried that, but I bet it would work well for you! xT
Let me know when you make them with crab…my favorite.
Hi Jan,
You could certainly add some crab into the filling:) xTieghan
These sound amazing!!
Thanks so much LeeAnn!!
Could the sauce & filling be made ahead and refrigerated? I was thinking it’s be a great appetizer for guests if so…
Love your recipes!
Hey Tammie,
Totally, that would be just fine to do!! I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, let me know if you give it a try! xx