Crab Rangoon Pizza

Ingredients

For the Crab Rangoon Mixture

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
8 ounces imitation crab, chopped into small pieces

For the Bang Bang Sauce

2 tablespoons sriracha
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise

For the Pizza

1 pound pizza dough, prepared, 72-hour cold proof recommended
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, Grande cheese recommended
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, freshly grated

For the Crispy Wonton Topping & Garnish

6 wonton wrappers, thinly sliced into strips
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, for drizzling
1 scallions, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

1
Prepare the crab rangoon mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, chopped scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth. Fold in the chopped imitation crab until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
2
Prepare the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and mayonnaise until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
3
Prepare the crispy wonton topping: Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry the sliced wonton wrappers in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 30-60 seconds per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
4
Preheat your oven to 550°F (or its highest setting) with a pizza stone or steel inside, if using. Allow it to preheat for at least 30 minutes.
00🌡️ 550
5
Stretch the pizza dough to your desired thickness and transfer it to a lightly floured pizza peel or parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 min
6
Spread the crab rangoon mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
⏱️ 2 min
7
Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and distribute the cubed fresh mozzarella over the crab rangoon mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
8
Drizzle or 'paint' a portion of the prepared bang bang sauce over the cheese layer.
⏱️ 1 min
9
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (onto the pizza stone/steel if using). Bake for 8 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred in spots.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 550
10
Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle olive oil around the crust and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
11
Slice the pizza. Scatter the crispy fried wonton wrappers over the top. Drizzle with additional sweet chili sauce and garnish with fresh sliced scallions before serving.
⏱️ 4 min