5 from 20 votes
Cream Cheese Wontons
Cream Cheese Wontons consist of wonton wrappers filled with a seasoned cream cheese mixture including green onions and garlic powder, folded into a star shape and deep-fried until golden and crispy. These bite-sized appetizers feature a creamy, savory center surrounded by a light, crunchy exterior, suitable for serving as a snack or party finger food.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
196 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Chinese, Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese softened, package
- 2 tablespoons green onion diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- wonton wrappers
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl add 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, 2 tablespoons diced green onion, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Using an electric hand mixer beat the ingredients until creamy.
- Lay the wonton wrappers on a non-stick surface. Dip your finger in a bowl of water and wet the edges of the wonton wrapper.
- Add about a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling and bring up each corner creating a star and seal tightly.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, pour the oil into the saucepan filling it about ½ inch up the sides. Heat to medium-high heat.
- Add the wontons to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel lined plate. Serve with sweet and sour sauce if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
791IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 791IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.