Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons: A Flavor Explosion!
Cream Cheese Wontons: Make these irresistible crispy wontons in your air fryer or deep fryer. Perfect for appetizers or a quick, savory snack.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 1/2 tablespoons finely sliced green onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 24-30 wonton wrappers
- 1/2 cup water (for sealing)
- cooking oil spray or oil
- sweet chili sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, finely sliced green onions, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Remove the wonton wrappers from their package. To prevent them from drying out, keep them covered with a damp cloth or paper towel while you work.
- Place a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water (using your finger or a small brush) for sealing. Use your preferred folding method (triangle, purse, or rectangle) to seal the wonton securely, ensuring no filling leaks out.
- For air frying: Lightly spray the filled wontons with cooking oil spray. Arrange them in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- For deep frying: Heat about 2-3 inches of cooking oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add a few wontons at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve the crispy cream cheese wontons immediately with sweet chili sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket or deep fryer. Cook in batches to ensure even cooking and crispiness. Overcrowding can lower the oil temperature or prevent air circulation, leading to soggy wontons.
- If the cream cheese filling is too soft, chill it for 15-20 minutes before filling the wontons. This makes it easier to handle and prevents the wrappers from tearing.
- For deep-fried wontons, ensure the oil temperature is maintained at 350°F (175°C) to achieve a crispy exterior without burning. A higher temperature can burn the wrapper before the filling is heated through, while a lower temperature can result in greasy wontons.
- Store leftover cooked cream cheese wontons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If the cream cheese filling is too soft, chill it for 15-20 minutes before filling the wontons. This makes it easier to handle and prevents the wrappers from tearing.
- For deep-fried wontons, ensure the oil temperature is maintained at 350°F (175°C) to achieve a crispy exterior without burning. A higher temperature can burn the wrapper before the filling is heated through, while a lower temperature can result in greasy wontons.
- Store leftover cooked cream cheese wontons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.