This Fried Wontons Recipe tastes like takeout, but these treats are even better fresh from your own kitchen.
When I’m craving Chinese food, the thing that usually stops me is the price. I’m so often torn between convenience and cost. The Chinese restaurant down the street makes incredible food, but on occasion, I’m in the mood to try my own hand at making a takeout classic. Once you realize how easy it is to make your own fried wontons at home, you won’t be able to resist experimenting. With a few ingredients, some folding, some frying, and a bit of effort, I had crispy wontons that rivaled my favorite takeout order. And for a fraction of the price.
The filling is incredibly flavorful, but for me, it’s the crispy, fried wonton wrapper that seals the deal on this “fake-out” recipe. It lends a satisfying crunch when you take a bite. The combination of savory pork, aromatic spices, and that irresistible crunch makes them impossible to stop eating after just one. They’re perfect as a starter before a meal, like sesame chicken or lo mein, or served on their own with a little dipping sauce.
Variations on fried wontons
There are so many ways to change up this recipe. Here are some ideas on different fried wonton variations you can try:
- Shrimp wontons: For your mixture, combine shrimp (cut into small pieces), ginger, and scallions for a delicious seafood wonton.
- Veggie wontons: Make this appetizer vegetarian by skipping the pork and adding your favorite vegetables. Some popular choices are cabbage, carrot, and bamboo shoots.
- Spicy wontons: Bring the heat with some chili oil or ground Sichuan peppercorns blended into the filling.
- Dessert wontons: You can easily turn this recipe into a dessert. For your filling, mix some cream cheese with your favorite fruit, and dust the wontons with some powdered sugar after frying them.
How do I store leftovers?
Fried wontons are best served immediately, but they’ll still taste good as leftovers. If you’re going to eat them in the next day or so, you can stack them in an airtight container after letting them cool and separate them with a piece of parchment paper to keep them from sticking.
Otherwise, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. To keep them from sticking together, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lay your wontons out, then place the baking tray in the freezer. Once frozen, you can transfer them to a container or plastic bag.
When reheating, the best way to maintain their crispy texture is by air-frying them or placing them in the oven at 375°F until heated through. Avoid your microwave unless you want a soggy wonton.
Serving suggestions
These fried wontons make a great appetizer for any Asian-inspired meal. Serve them with some Yuzu Sauce or Honey Mustard for dipping. They pair nicely with dishes like Beef And Broccoli, Crispy Sesame Chicken, or Egg Drop Soup. You could also serve them alongside some fried rice or sesame noodles for a truly restaurant-inspired meal.
Fried Wonton Recipe
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mushrooms finely chopped
- 1/2 pound minced pork
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch of black pepper
- 10 square wonton wrappers
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat, add a small amount of vegetable oil, and sauté the chopped mushrooms until soft. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pork, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, green onions, and cornstarch. Season the mixture with the soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined.
- Place the wonton wrappers on a clean surface and brush the edges with some water.
- Place a teaspoon of the pork filling into the center of each wonton wrapper and fold it into a triangle shape. Bring the two bottom corners together and seal them with a little water.
- Heat the vegetable oil for frying in a large deep pot to 375°F. You will need about 2 inches of oil in the pot. Work in batches if necessary; do not overcrowd the pot.
- Fry the filled wontons in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel and top with sesame seeds.
- Serve the fried wontons hot with the sauce of your choice.
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