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Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe Easy Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce

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These crispy cream cheese wontons feature a golden, crunchy exterior with a creamy, flavorful filling, paired perfectly with a tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce. Quick and easy to make, they are a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • Wonton wrappers (round or square, about 50 sheets)
  • Cream cheese, softened (8 oz / 225 g)
  • Green onions, finely chopped (2 stalks)
  • Garlic powder (½ tsp)
  • Soy sauce (1 tsp)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil (for frying, such as peanut or canola oil)
  • Rice vinegar (¼ cup / 60 ml)
  • Brown sugar (⅓ cup / 70 g)
  • Ketchup (¼ cup / 60 ml)
  • Soy sauce (1 tbsp)
  • Garlic, minced (1 clove)
  • Ginger, freshly grated (1 tsp)
  • Water (¼ cup / 60 ml)
  • Cornstarch (1 tsp mixed with 1 tbsp water)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  2. Assemble the Wontons: Lay a wonton wrapper flat. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold diagonally to form a triangle, press out air, and seal edges firmly. Optionally press edges with a fork.
  3. Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or wok to about 1 inch depth. Heat over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Fry the Wontons: Fry a few wontons at a time for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove with tongs or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining wontons.
  5. Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Whisk in cornstarch slurry slowly and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  6. Serve: Arrange wontons on a platter with the sweet and sour sauce for dipping. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Chill the filling for 15 minutes if too soft before assembling. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy wontons. Fry in small batches and drain on paper towels immediately. For baking, brush wontons with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp.

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