Both methods are included below! Easy to find and easy to use, wonton wrappers are sturdy enough to hold a savory filling but delicate enough to be served as an appetizer or a light side dish with a sauce.
What are Fried Wontons?
Fried wontons are a Chinese dumpling filled with meat or other savory ingredients. While they are commonly made into wonton soup, wontons can also be cooked nice and crisp as an appetizer. The preparation is not difficult and it does take some time (but can be done well ahead of time or even frozen). Once you have them prepared, they take just minutes to fry and are always a crowd favorite. To save time you can even freeze before cooking and pop into the air fryer while frozen!
Ingredients & Variations
PORK FILLING This recipe uses pork, but feel free to make a vegetarian version with diced veggies or rice! Or substitute the ground pork for ground chicken, beef, or turkey. WONTON WRAPPERS Wonton wrappers are perfect for a delicious bite-sized appetizer. In a pinch, you can use dumpling wrappers, egg roll wrappers, or spring roll wrappers. Try cutting them down to size to keep them as bite-sized portions. But keep in mind, spring roll wrappers are much thinner so they will get much crispier and may tear easier.
How to Make Fried Wontons
The basic preparation of wontons is always the same, but this recipe will show two variations of cooking; a deep-fried version and an air fryer version. When working with wonton wrappers, keep them covered with plastic and work with just a few at a time so they don’t dry out. First, combine all the fillings in a small bowl.
How to Fold Wontons
Folding wontons is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
To Deep Fry Wontons
Now, to deep fry them!
To Air Fry Wontons
Air frying is even easier, and uses less oil!
Best Dipping Sauce
Chinese food is famous for its variety of sauces, and wontons go great with so many kinds, especially pork and seafood. Here are some ideas to try:
Chinese garlic sauce Honey mustard sauce Sweet and sour sauce Hoisin Sauce Sesame Ginger Sauce Peanut Dressing
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