Cream Cheese Wontons

Cream Cheese Wontons are a beloved appetizer, featuring crispy fried wrappers filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture. This dish, often found in American Chinese cuisine, combines the crunch of golden-brown wontons with a rich, savory filling, making it a favorite at gatherings and as a starter for meals.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crispy and Creamy: The contrast between the crunchy exterior and the smooth, creamy interior offers a delightful texture combination.​
• Customizable: Easily adaptable with additional ingredients like crab meat, jalapeños, or herbs to suit your taste preferences.​
• Versatile Cooking Methods: Can be deep-fried, baked, or air-fried, allowing flexibility based on your cooking preferences and dietary considerations.​Zested Lemon
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare them in advance and cook when ready, making them convenient for parties and gatherings.​herbivorecucina.com

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

• Cream cheese​Joyous Apron+9Culinary Hill+9attagirlsays.com+9
• Sugar​
• Onion powder​Dinner at the Zoo+1pagodasnacks.com+1
• Wonton wrappers​Reddit+8Tornadough Alli+8trangskitchentable.com+8
• Egg​trangskitchentable.com+1Allrecipes+1
• Oil for frying​The Woks of Life+3attagirlsays.com+3Tornadough Alli+3
• Optional: Minced chives for garnish​

Directions

1. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and onion powder until well combined. ​Dinner at the Zoo
2. Assemble the Wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Drop a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center. Brush the edges with beaten egg. Bring opposite corners together and pinch to seal, forming a package shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. ​trangskitchentable.com+4Dinner at the Zoo+4Culinary Hill+4
3. Heat the Oil: In a deep pan, heat about 4 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C). ​The Country Cook
4. Fry the Wontons: Fry 5-6 wontons at a time, turning as needed, until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. ​Dinner at the Zoo+1Tornadough Alli+1
5. Drain and Serve: Remove wontons and drain on paper towels. Garnish with minced chives if desired and serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce. ​

Servings and Timing

• Servings: Approximately 24 wontons​The Tasty Bite+5Dinner at the Zoo+5Culinary Hill+5
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes​
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes​confessionsofagroceryaddict.com+5Allrecipes+5Zested Lemon+5
• Total Time: 35 minutes​Joyous Apron+2Culinary Hill+2attagirlsays.com+2

Variations

• Baked Cream Cheese Wontons: For a lighter option, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Assemble the wontons as directed, place them on a greased baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden. ​Allrecipes
• Air-Fried Wontons: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray assembled wontons with cooking spray on both sides. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. ​attagirlsays.com
• Crab Rangoon: Add finely chopped imitation crab meat to the cream cheese mixture for a seafood twist.​
• Spicy Wontons: Incorporate finely diced jalapeños into the filling for added heat.​confessionsofagroceryaddict.com

Storage/Reheating

• Refrigeration: Store leftover wontons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. ​The Tasty Bite
• Freezing: To freeze uncooked wontons, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Fry from frozen, adding extra cooking time as needed. ​attagirlsays.com+1trangskitchentable.com+1
• Reheating: Reheat leftovers in an air fryer at 325°F (163°C) until crisp and heated through, or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. ​attagirlsays.com

FAQs

How do I prevent the filling from leaking out during frying?

Ensure the wonton wrappers are sealed properly by brushing the edges with egg wash and pressing firmly to eliminate any air pockets.​Reddit+2Culinary Hill+2trangskitchentable.com+2

Can I make the filling ahead of time?

Yes, the cream cheese filling can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before assembling the wontons.​

What dipping sauces pair well with cream cheese wontons?

Popular options include sweet and sour sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, or a simple soy sauce-based dip.​Wikipedia+7Dinner at the Zoo+7trangskitchentable.com+7

Can I use low-fat cream cheese?

Yes, low-fat cream cheese can be used, though the filling may be slightly less creamy.​

How can I ensure the wontons are crispy when baking?

Lightly spraying or brushing the wontons with oil before baking helps achieve a crispy texture.​attagirlsays.com

Are there any vegetarian variations?

The basic cream cheese wonton recipe is vegetarian. You can add vegetables like finely chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for added flavor.​

Can I add meat to the filling?

Yes, adding cooked and crumbled bacon or finely chopped shrimp can enhance the flavor.​

How do I prevent the wonton wrappers from drying out during assembly?

Keep the wrappers covered with a damp cloth while assembling to prevent them from drying out.​I Wash You Dry+2Reddit+2The Woks of Life+2

Is it necessary to use egg wash for sealing?

While egg wash provides a strong seal, water can also be used to

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