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Fried Wonton Crisps
A fast, incredibly satisfying party snack. Square wonton wrappers are folded around a tiny dab of seasoned pork and deep-fried into light, crunchy, golden bows.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Chinese-American
Ingredients
Scaled for 6 servings
- 1 package square wonton wrappers
- 150g ground pork
- 1 scallion, finely minced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- Water (for sealing)
- Oil for deep frying
- Sweet and sour sauce (for dipping)
Equipment
- Wok or deep fryer
Instructions
- 1
Mix Filling
In a small bowl, mix the ground pork, minced scallion, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.
- 2
Prepare Wrapper
Lay a square wonton wrapper flat on your hand.
- 3
Add Tiny Filling
Place a VERY small amount of filling (about half a teaspoon) in the dead center. Do not overfill, or the meat won't cook before the wrapper burns.
- 4
Wet Edges
Dip your finger in water and moisten all four edges of the wrapper.
- 5
Fold into Triangle
Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges tightly to seal out air.
- 6
Cross the Arms
Take the two opposite base corners of the triangle, dab one with water, bring them together, and pinch them tightly over the top of the meat filling to form a 'nurse's cap' or 'tortellini' shape.
- 7
Heat Oil
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry
Drop the folded wontons into the hot oil.
- 9
Watch Closely
Fry for exactly 1 to 1.5 minutes. They cook incredibly fast. Turn them once so they brown evenly.
- 10
Drain
Remove immediately when golden brown and drain on paper towels.
- 11
Serve
Serve immediately with bright red sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Cooking Tips
- The filling is minimal on purpose; these are primarily a vehicle for extreme crunch. If you want a lot of meat, make steamed wontons.
- Keep the wrappers covered with a damp towel while working so they don't dry out and crack.
Variations
- Crab Rangoon: An Americanized version filling the wrapper with cream cheese, imitation crab, and garlic powder.
Nutrition Estimate
200 calories · 6g protein · 25g carbs · 8g fat · 1g fiber per serving
