Fried Wontons

4.57 from 88 votes

Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious, these homemade fried wontons come together in just 30 minutes! Crispy on the outside and filled with a flavorful mix of ground pork and shrimp seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Chinese Recipes

Keyword: Fried Wontons

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1/2 lb. (250g) ground pork chicken or turkey
1/4 lb. (115g) shrimp chopped into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce or fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3 dashes ground white pepper
1 pack wonton wrappers store-bought
water for sealing
vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

In a bowl, mix the ground pork, shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper together. Stir well to combine and form a sticky filling.
To wrap the wontons, lay a piece of the wonton wrapper on your palm and add 1/2 tablespoon of the filling in the middle. Dip your index finger into the sealing water and trace it around the outer edges of the wonton wrapper.
Make them into a pretty cat’s ears shape by folding them into a triangle and pulling the two corners down so one overlaps the other. Pinch well and seal tightly with water.
Heat some oil for deep-frying. Once the oil is fully heated, deep fry the wontons until golden brown. Drain the excess oil with paper towels. Serve hot with Chinese sweet and sour sauce or Thai sweet chili sauce.

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Notes

I always use extra thin wonton wrappers for the crispiest fried wontons.

I make sure not to overstuff them, as too much filling can cause them to burst open while frying. I stick to about 1 tablespoon of filling per wonton for the best results.

Before sealing, I press out any excess air to keep the wontons from puffing up too much during frying.

To seal the edges, I use a dab of water to prevent the filling from leaking out. If I’m having trouble sealing them, I’ll use egg wash to make sure they stay closed.

I deep-fry the wontons at the right temperature, around 375°F, to ensure they cook evenly and don’t absorb too much oil.

On days when I want a simpler and healthier option, I use an air fryer to cook the wontons. They won’t be as crispy as deep-fried ones, but it’s a lot easier and still delicious!

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