Mexican Wontons Recipe

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5.0

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    45 wontons

  • Calories

    38 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Chinese, Mexican

Mexican Wontons Recipe

Mexican Wontons are a zingy twist on a classic appetizer. They are crispy with a perfectly spiced, creamy center!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound finely shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
  • ½ (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 (14-ounce) package wonton wrappers
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
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Instructions

  1. Add shredded cheese, cream cheese, diced chilies, garlic powder, and chili powder to a medium bowl and mix until combined.
  2. Place about 1 teaspoon of this mixture into the center of each wonton.
  3. Brush the edges of the wonton wrapper with water and fold diagonally in half. Firmly press edges together to seal.
  4. Heat oil in a pot to 365°F. Fry about 6 wontons at a time until golden brown and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with Guacamole, Queso, or Pico.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1wonton Calories 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 0.1g (0%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 61mg (3%) Potassium 9mg (0%) Fiber 0.01g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 84IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.002mg (0%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 45wontons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1wonton
Calories 38kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 0.1g 0%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Fiber 0.01g 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 84IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.002mg 0%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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

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