Fried Wontons Recipe
Chinese · Appetizer · 40 min total
Crispy, golden wontons filled with a savory mixture of pork and shrimp, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
30
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
320
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 pound shrimp, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 package (about 50) square wonton wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and white pepper. Mix well.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface with a corner facing you. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.
- Brush the edges of the wrapper with beaten egg. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner to form a triangle, pressing to seal.
- Bring the two side corners together, overlapping them slightly, and press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or wok to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry wontons in batches, without crowding, for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce or soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Tips
- Make sure to seal wontons tightly to prevent filling from leaking during frying.
- You can freeze uncooked wontons on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Fry from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to cooking time.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute pork and shrimp with finely chopped mushrooms and tofu.
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