Irresistible Cream Cheese Chicken Wontons Recipe You’ll Love
Crispy homemade wontons filled with creamy, savory seasoned chicken and cream cheese, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- Wonton wrappers
- 1 cup (225g) softened cream cheese
- 1 cup (150g) cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons (10g) chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
- 1 beaten egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cooked shredded chicken, soy sauce, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and sriracha (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface and keep a small bowl of water nearby.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper.
- Brush the edges of the wrapper with beaten egg and fold into your desired shape.
- Pour about 2 inches (5cm) of vegetable oil into a deep pan or wok and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place the wontons into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the wontons using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve with dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or creamy sriracha mayo.
Notes
[‘Don’t overfill the wontons to prevent bursting during frying.’, ‘Seal the edges tightly to avoid leaks.’, ‘Monitor oil temperature to ensure crispy wontons.’, ‘Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wontons
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
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