Description
Learn how to make delicious crispy homemade wontons with this easy recipe. These savory treats are perfect for parties or as a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shrimp (optional)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Additional:
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (for sealing)
- 30 square wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp (if using), green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and white pepper. Mix well.
- Fill Wonton Wrappers: Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Brush edges with beaten egg, then fold into a triangle, pressing to seal. For traditional shape, bring opposite corners together and seal with more egg.
- Fry Wontons: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet. Fry wontons in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Hot with sweet chili sauce or soy dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can freeze uncooked wontons in a single layer and fry straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to cooking time.
- Feel free to substitute pork with ground chicken or turkey.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wontons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
