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Cream cheese wontons on a platter next to a bowl of sweet-and-sour sauce. Cut open cream cheese wonton.
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Cream Cheese Wontons

Make crispy, golden Cream Cheese Wontons at home with this easy recipe. Includes tips for frying, air frying, and tangy dipping sauce! The crispy exterior and smooth creamy interior make for the perfect, pop-able appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: Appetizer, Crab Wontons, Wontons
Servings: 6 wontons
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • ½ package wonton wrappers you can find these in any grocery store near the produce
  • 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 (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Put about 1 heaping teaspoon of cream cheese in the middle of each wonton wrapper (if you are using crabmeat, mix the crab and cream cheese together before adding to the wonton wrapper).
    Cream cheese filling on a wonton wrapper next to a bowl of cream cheese and a bowl of beaten egg whites.
  • Brush egg white (or you can just use water) around the edge of the wrapper and pinch up the edges to seal (if you are confused about how to fold it, look on the back of the wonton wrapper package. It will show you step by step how to do it).
    Wrapped cream cheese wonton wrappers next to a laid out wonton wrapper and a bowl of cream cheese in the center. Small bowl of egg wash on the side.
  • Fry in oil heated to 350℉ until golden brown.
    Cream cheese wonton being lowered into hot oil.
  • Serve with sweet and sour sauce combined with chili paste (or if you don't like it spicy, just serve with sweet and sour sauce).
    Cream cheese wontons on a platter next to a bowl of sweet-and-sour sauce.

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Notes

  • Nutrition does not include dipping sauces or toppings.
  • Add flavor to the cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, or seasoning salt.
  • Mix in cooked pork, crab, or finely chopped veggies for variety.
  • Use vegetable, peanut, or canola oil for frying.
  • Keep unused wonton wrappers covered with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove wontons from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Air Fryer: Spray or brush wontons with oil and air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
  • Baked: Place on parchment, spray or brush with oil, and bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg