Description
Crispy cream cheese wontons deliver a delightful fusion of creamy filling and crunchy exterior. Guests will savor these appetizing parcels that blend Asian-inspired techniques with rich, tangy cream cheese for an irresistible start to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- sweet and sour sauce (optional)
- soy sauce (optional)
- sweet chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: Whisk cream cheese with green onions, garlic and onion powders, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth and uniform.
- Wonton Assembly: Position wonton wrappers on clean workspace, centered with a precise teaspoon of cream cheese mixture. Brush wrapper edges with beaten egg, then carefully fold into triangle or classic wonton shape, ensuring tight seal.
- Oil Heating: Warm vegetable oil in deep skillet to 350°F, creating optimal frying environment for crispy exterior.
- Frying Process: Submerge wontons in small batches, cooking 2-3 minutes until achieving rich golden-brown color. Remove with slotted spoon, draining excess oil on paper towel-lined surface.
- Serving: Allow wontons to cool slightly, then plate with selected dipping sauces, ready to serve as delectable appetizers or snacks.
Notes
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain consistent 350°F using a thermometer to prevent soggy or burnt wontons, ensuring golden-crispy perfection every time.
- Prevent Wrapper Drying: Cover unused wonton wrappers with a damp kitchen towel to keep them pliable and prevent cracking during filling and sealing.
- Seal Edges Tightly: Press wrapper edges firmly with fingers or fork tines to create a secure seal, preventing filling leakage during deep-frying.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular cream cheese with vegan alternatives like tofu-based cream cheese for dairy-free versions, and use gluten-free wonton wrappers to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg