Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons
These Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons are the perfect balance of crunchy and creamy. A smooth, lightly seasoned cream cheese filling is wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers and fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1/2 package cream cheese, softened 8-ounce package
- 1 unit scallion, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- pinch sea salt
Wontons
- 12 pieces wonton wrappers
- for frying Vegetable or canola oil
Serving Suggestions
- Plum sauce and/or sweet-and-sour sauce for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, scallion, lemon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and sea salt until smooth.
- Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold and press firmly to seal.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the wontons in batches, turning as needed, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain briefly.
- Serve warm with plum sauce, sweet-and-sour sauce, or both.
Notes
Do not overfill the wrappers to prevent bursting. Keep unused wrappers covered to prevent drying out. Fry in small batches for even browning.