Cream Cheese Wontons
Cream Cheese Wontons are crispy, golden appetizers filled with a rich and savory cream cheese mixture. Easy to make at home, they’re perfect for parties or a fun snack and can be fried, baked, or air-fried to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 wontons
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Oil, for frying
- Optional: 1 tsp soy sauce
- Optional: 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- Optional: 1/3 cup chopped crab meat or imitation crab (for crab rangoon variation)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, green onions, and garlic powder. Add optional ingredients like soy sauce, red pepper, or crab, if desired. Mix until smooth.
- Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Brush the edges of the wrapper with beaten egg.
- Fold into desired shape (triangle or purse) and press the edges to seal tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry wontons in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Seal wontons tightly to prevent bursting during cooking.Don’t overfill the wrappers; a small spoonful is enough.Use flavored cream cheese for a twist on the classic flavor.To make ahead, freeze assembled wontons before cooking.Baking or air-frying are great alternatives to deep frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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