Description
Crispy cream cheese wontons deliver a delightful fusion of creamy filling and crunchy wrapper, embodying Asian-inspired appetizer magic. Perfectly golden and irresistibly tasty, you’ll crave these delectable bites that promise a mouthwatering culinary escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 egg
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sweet and sour sauce (optional)
- Soy sauce (optional)
- Sweet chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious filling by blending cream cheese with finely chopped green onions, aromatic garlic powder, subtle onion powder, savory soy sauce, delicate salt, and a whisper of black pepper until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Arrange wonton wrappers on a pristine work surface, ensuring ample spacing between each delicate sheet.
- Deposit a precise dollop of the cream cheese mixture precisely at the center of each wrapper, maintaining a measured approach to prevent overfilling.
- Delicately brush the wrapper edges with beaten egg, creating a adhesive seal for folding.
- Execute a precise fold – either transforming the wrapper into an elegant triangle or gathering all four corners to create a classic wonton silhouette.
- Apply gentle pressure along the edges to secure the seal, preventing any potential filling leakage during cooking.
- Prepare a deep skillet or pot, introducing approximately two inches of vegetable oil and heating to a precise 350F (175C).
- Gently lower small batches of wontons into the sizzling oil, taking care not to overcrowd the cooking vessel.
- Fry each wonton for 2-3 minutes, rotating to ensure an even, golden-brown exterior and crisp texture.
- Extract the wontons using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip away.
- Transfer the crispy morsels onto absorbent paper towels to drain any residual oil.
- Allow the wontons to cool momentarily before serving alongside complementary dipping sauces, ready to be devoured.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese variations like goat cheese or herbed cream cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Ensure wonton wrappers are tightly sealed to prevent filling leakage during frying.
- Control oil temperature carefully to achieve perfectly golden, crispy exterior without burning.
- For a healthier alternative, bake wontons in the oven at 400F for 12-15 minutes, lightly brushed with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg