Description
These crispy cream cheese wontons are golden brown on the outside with a rich, creamy filling inside. Serve them with sweet and sour sauce for a classic takeout-style appetizer at home.
Ingredients
- 1/2 package wonton wrappers
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 egg white, whipped
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup homemade sweet and sour sauce
- 1 cup fresh crabmeat (optional)
- Green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place about 1 heaping teaspoon of cream cheese in the center of each wonton wrapper. If using crabmeat, mix it with the cream cheese before filling the wrappers.
- Brush the edges of each wrapper with whipped egg white or water. Fold and pinch the edges tightly to seal.
- Heat oil to 350℉ in a deep pan or fryer. Fry the wontons in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with sweet and sour sauce. Add chili paste to the sauce if desired for extra spice. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the fryer to keep the wontons crispy.
- Crabmeat adds extra flavor but can be omitted for a classic cream cheese version.
- Wontons are best served immediately after frying.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
