Fried Wontons

Fried Wontons

Crispy fried wonton wrappers packed with a savory pork and shrimp filling.

Total 45 min Makes 24 wontons Calories 310/serving

Dietary

Dairy free, Nut free

Allergens

Shellfish, Eggs, Soy, Sesame, Wheat, Red meat

These fried wontons feature a crunchy golden shell wrapped around a seasoned pork and shrimp filling flavored with ginger, garlic, and scallions. They make a popular appetizer for parties or as a starter to a Chinese-inspired meal, especially good served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 package wonton wrappers (24 count)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
  • 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce, for serving

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, minced shrimp, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

  2. Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.

  3. Brush the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg, fold into a triangle, and press to seal, pushing out any air. Twist or pleat the ends to form a classic wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet to 350°F.

  5. Fry the wontons in batches of 6 to 8, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch.

  6. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining wontons.

  7. Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce or a dipping sauce of your choice.

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    Fried Wontons

    These fried wontons feature a crunchy golden shell wrapped around a seasoned pork and shrimp filling flavored with ginger, garlic, and scallions. They make a popular appetizer for parties or as a starter to a Chinese-inspired meal, especially good served with a tangy dipping sauce.

    45 min 24 wontons 310 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 pound ground pork
    • 1/4 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced
    • 2 scallions, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1 package wonton wrappers (24 count)
    • 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
    • 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
    • 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce, for serving

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, minced shrimp, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

    2. 2

      Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.

    3. 3

      Brush the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg, fold into a triangle, and press to seal, pushing out any air. Twist or pleat the ends to form a classic wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

    4. 4

      Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet to 350°F.

    5. 5

      Fry the wontons in batches of 6 to 8, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch.

    6. 6

      Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining wontons.

    7. 7

      Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce or a dipping sauce of your choice.