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Fried Wonton Strips
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Fried Wonton Strips

Fried Wonton Strips are crispy, golden snack strips made from deep-fried wonton wrappers. They puff up quickly in hot oil creating a crunchy texture, and are traditionally served with Chinese duck sauce and hot mustard for dipping. They can also be prepared in an air fryer for a lighter version.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 package wonton wrappers large
  • vegetable oil for frying, or peanut oil
  • duck sauce for serving, Chinese style
  • hot mustard for serving, Chinese style

Instructions

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  1. Pour about 1-1/2 to 2 inches of oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 360 degrees F, clipping a candy thermometer to the side of the pot to regulate the temperature.
  2. While the oil is heating, cut as many wonton wrappers as you would like to serve into 3/4-inch wide strips. Keep wontons covered with a towel while you finish heating the oil.
  3. Line a baking sheet or cooling rack with a double layer of paper towels. Set aside. 
  4. When the oil reaches temperature, carefully add a handful of wonton strips to the pot. They will immediately puff up. Fry for 1-2 minutes, using a spider strainer or slotted spoon to move them around in the pot. When they're golden brown on all sides, drain them with the spider or slotted spoon and transfer them to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to cool. 
  5. Let the oil return to 360 degrees F between each batch of wonton strips. (The temperature will drop about 10 degrees to 350 when the wontons are added.) 
  6. Serve crispy wonton strips with duck sauce and/or Chinese mustard for dipping. Or, enjoy them with your favorite soups and salads.

Notes

  • Notify guests when using peanut oil to accommodate allergy concerns despite it being highly refined.
  • Allow wonton strips to cool fully before storing in an airtight container to maintain crispness for 1-2 days at room temperature.
  • Wonton strips can be air fried for a less oily, crispy snack, though they will not puff up as with deep frying.
  • When air frying, arrange in a single layer, spray with cooking spray, and cook at 350°F for 8-10 minutes while shaking the basket occasionally for even crisping.
  • Adjust air frying time based on your model and watch the first batch closely to determine exact cooking duration.

Nutrition Information

Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 324mg (14%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 to 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.