Crispy Fried Wontons

If you are making your own Chinese Takeout at home, then you definitely need some simple fried rice, easy chow mein, and maybe some Sweet & Sour Chicken. Bit you don’t want to forget the appetizers like these Crispy Fried Wontons. I know, I know, most think of a spring roll or egg rolls – but these super easy fried wontons are going to make the whole family so happy.

I want to stress that you need to use block cream cheese. For one, it is super easy to cut into equal portions for your whole batch. But also, it gets soft and melty without burning like whipped cream cheese tends to do. It’s also important that you don’t use Neufchâtel cheese as it doesn’t melt the same way that cream cheese does due to the difference in fat content.

I like to add in the sweet chili garlic sauce with the cream cheese for a fun and zippy flavor note. You can also use Sriracha for a sharper heat. You can omit the sauce for a milder – maybe kid friendly – version. You can also try other flavors like hoisin or Teriyaki. If you go too far afield and start adding vegetables or meats, you are going down the spring roll or egg roll or even lumpia road. These are not as complex as that.

For this, I have just done a folded over Square wonton wrapper to make a triangle. If you are more comfortable or confident, you can do different shapes like a purse, scrunch, bonnet, or diamond. The real key is to use the warm water to make sure that the edges will stay together during the frying.

Now Let’s Get Cookin’!