Description
Crispy cream cheese wontons deliver a delightful fusion of creamy and crunchy textures that dance across palates. Golden-brown parcels packed with smooth philadelphia cheese promise a quick, irresistible appetizer perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- sweet and sour sauce (for serving)
- soy sauce (for serving)
- sweet chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Filling Fusion: Combine cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl, blending until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Wrapper Preparation: Arrange wonton wrappers on a clean surface, depositing a precise dollop of cream cheese mixture at the center of each wrapper with surgical precision.
- Sealing Technique: Delicately brush wrapper edges with beaten egg, then transform each wrapper into a triangular or classic wonton shape, applying firm pressure to create an impenetrable seal.
- Oil Elevation: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to a precise 350F (175C), creating the perfect thermal environment for crispy transformation.
- Culinary Immersion: Gently submerge wontons in hot oil, allowing them to dance and transform into golden-brown delicacies for 2-3 minutes, then rescue with a slotted spoon and rest on absorbent paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Presentation: Allow wontons to cool momentarily, then serve alongside an array of tantalizing dipping sauces, inviting guests to savor these crisp, flavor-packed morsels.
Notes
- Maintain consistent 350F heat to ensure golden, crispy exterior without burning or soggy texture.
- Cover unused wonton wrappers with damp kitchen towel to stop edges from cracking during preparation.
- Use exact 1 teaspoon filling to prevent leakage and ensure proper sealing during frying.
- Place fried wontons on paper towels at slight angle to remove maximum oil and keep crispy coating intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg