Chinese Take Out at Home: Crispy Chicken Wontons

Do you love to order crispy Chicken Wontons when you see them on a menu as much as I do? They are actually quite simple to make at home.

So, get ready to satisfy your cravings and learn all about the delectable world of chicken wontons.

I am a sucker for the wontons when we eat out a Chinese restaurant. Whether they are filled with cream cheese, pork or chicken, I just can't resist those little pockets of yumminess.

Luckily, I figured out just how easy they are to make at home.

Fried, Baked or Air Fried Chicken Wonton

Because these fry up so quickly, they do not have the chance to soak up a lot of oil. Especially if you have the oil at the correct temperature. So frying and baking are about the same amount of calories in this case.

But, more often than not I opt for baking or air frying since I do not like the mess of frying at home. Directions for all three are below.

Ingredients for Chicken Wontons

I have never tried to make my own wonton wrappers. The prepackaged ones are inexpensive and great to have on hand for a multitude of fillings (see below the recipe for more ideas).

• wonton wrappers
• chicken breast (or pork)
• salt, white pepper
• corn starch
• sesame seed oil
• oil for frying or to brush on for baking/air frying

This recipe fills the wrappers with just spiced chicken. You are welcome to add some vegetables that will cook quickly:

• shredded carrots
• bean sprouts
• green onion
• mushrooms
• cilantro

Recipe

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Ingredients

 

• 1 pound minced chicken (or pork)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon sesame seed oil (optional)
• 2 teaspoon corn starch
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 package won ton wrappers
• oil for frying

Instructions

 

• Mix chicken, salt, sesame oil, corn starch and white pepper.
  1 pound minced chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon sesame seed oil, 2 teaspoon corn starch, ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• Lay out a won ton wrapper. Place about 1 teaspoon meat mixture in the center.
  1 package won ton wrappers
• Brush a little water on the wrapper, around the meat to the edges. Bring all the sides of the wrapper up around the meat. Pinch together to seal. Or fold the wrapper diagonally to form triangles.
• Continue wrapping until all meat is used.
• To fry: In a deep frying pan, heat oil to 350℉. Place won tons into hot oil. Fry till wrappers are golden. Remove from oil, drain on plate or colander lined with paper towels.
  oil for frying
• To bake (works best with triangles): Preheat oven to 400℉. Place wonton on wire rack placed on top of a rimmed cooking sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn over and continue baking until brown.
• To air fry: air fry in a single layer at 400℉ for 8-10 minutes until brown and crispy.
• Serve as is, with sweet chili sauce, or sriracha sauce if preferred.

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