Cream Cheese Wontons

These cream cheese wontons taste just like your favorite restaurant appetizer, filled with a cream cheese filling then fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside!

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese , softened
2 Tablespoons minced green onions , optional
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
dash of soy sauce , optional
24 wonton wrappers
1 large egg , beaten
Vegetable oil , for frying

Instructions

Heat oil. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat about 1 to 2 inches of oil over medium heat to 350°F.
Cream cheese filling. In a small bowl, mix together 8 oz cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons green onions, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder until smooth.
Assemble wontons. Lay a wonton wrapper flat on a work surface. Add 1 Tablespoon cream cheese mixture to the center of the wrapper. Brush the egg around the sides. Bring 2 opposite corners into the center and pinch together. Pinch the remaining 2 corners together in the center. Repeat with all wontons.
Deep fry. Fry 3 to 5 wontons at a time, turning as needed, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn down the heat if browning too fast. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly. Fry remaining wontons.

Notes

Variations:

Another popular version of these little gems is crab rangoons. Add 4 oz of imitation or real crab meat to the cream cheese filling.
Add a splash of sriracha or another type of hot sauce for a kick.
Use Worcestershire sauce for a little extra flavor.
Switch up the seasoning a bit and use onion powder along with or instead of garlic powder.

Dipping sauces: Serve with sweet and sour sauce, teriyaki sauce recipe, or Thai sweet chili sauce for dipping

Storage: Store in a covered container with a paper towel for up to 2 days. Reheat in an air fryer or the oven at 300°F for 3 to 5 minutes or until warm.

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