Description
Delectable cream cheese wontons showcase a crispy exterior with a creamy center, blending Asian-inspired flavors into an irresistible appetizer. Guests will savor these golden-brown delights that promise a perfect balance of texture and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 tbsp minced green onion (white part only)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- Peanut oil for frying
- Sweet and sour sauce for serving
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Position a compact dollop of the prepared mixture precisely at the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Delicately brush water along the wrapper’s edges to create a secure seal, then carefully fold the wrapper into a triangular or traditional wonton shape.
- Pour peanut oil into a deep skillet or fryer, heating to a consistent 350°F temperature.
- Carefully lower wontons into the hot oil, frying in small batches to maintain optimal oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Cook each batch for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and crispy texture.
- Remove wontons using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and drain.
- Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature ensures smoother, easier mixing without lumps.
- Using fresh green onions adds a bright, crisp flavor that elevates the filling’s overall taste profile.
- Sealing wontons completely prevents oil from seeping inside during frying, creating perfectly crispy exteriors.
- For gluten-free options, substitute wonton wrappers with rice paper or gluten-free alternative wrappers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 163 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg