Cream Cheese Wontons with Chicken and Pepper Jack
Cream Cheese Wontons with Chicken and Pepper Jack cheese are a delicious twist on the classic wonton appetizer. These crispy bites are filled with a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful mixture that pairs perfectly with a savory dipping sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Heavy Skillet
- Tongs
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (1 box)
- 1.5 cups Pepper Jack cheese grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 4 Green onions sliced
- 1 cup Cooked chicken finely diced
- 12 ounces Wonton wrappers (1 package)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Dipping Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 0.125 teaspoon Sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large food processor, add cream cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, green onions, and cooked chicken. Pulse just a few times until combined.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Pull up the sides and pinch together. Lightly moisten your fingers with cold water to help seal the wonton. Press down gently on a plate to flatten the bottom so they stand upright.
- Keep extra wonton wrappers covered with a lightly moistened paper towel while working to prevent them from drying out. Repeat until all wontons are filled. Cover completed wontons with a lightly moistened paper towel as well.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350-375°F.
- Fry the wontons in small batches until golden brown, less than 1 minute per side. Use tongs to flip them if needed. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, mirin, and sesame oil to create the dipping sauce.
- Serve the warm wontons with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, serve immediately after frying. To make ahead, prepare and freeze uncooked wontons, then fry them straight from frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Fat: 18g