Cream Cheese Wontons
Cream Cheese Wontons are a crispy, creamy, and savory appetizer that’s always a crowd-pleaser! These golden-fried delights feature a rich cream cheese filling wrapped in wonton wrappers and fried until perfectly crispy.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- - Spoon or small spatula
- - Small bowl (for sealing wontons)
- - Frying pan or deep fryer
- - Slotted spoon
- - Paper towels
Ingredients
- - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- - 2 green onions finely chopped
- - 1 clove garlic minced (optional)
- - 1 tsp soy sauce optional
- - ½ tsp sugar
- - 30-40 wonton wrappers
- - 1 egg beaten (for sealing wrappers)
- - Oil for frying vegetable or canola
Instructions
- **1. Prepare the Filling:**
- - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- **2. Assemble the Wontons:**
- - Lay a wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center.
- - Brush the edges of the wrapper with beaten egg. Fold the wrapper into a triangle or bring all corners together to form a pouch, pressing to seal tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- **3. Fry the Wontons:**
- - Heat about 2 inches of oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- - Fry the wontons in small batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- - Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- **4. Serve:**
- - Serve warm with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or a dipping sauce of your choice.