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Tofu Vegetable Crispy Wontons [Deep-Fried + Air Fried]
5 from 156 votes

Tofu Vegetable Crispy Wontons [Deep-Fried + Air Fried]

This recipe creates crispy wontons filled with a savory mix of crumbled tofu, minced onion, and carrot marinated in teriyaki and soy sauces. The filling is cooked first to develop flavor and remove moisture before being wrapped in wonton skins and deep-fried or air-fried to a golden brown. The result is a crunchy exterior encasing a well-seasoned, tender filling, ideal as a snack or appetizer served with sweet and sour sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 50 wontons
Calories: 66 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 1 small carrot
  • ½ block tofu drained and pressed, extra firm
  • ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 wonton wraps
  • cooking oil for deep frying
  • sweet and sour sauce optional, for dipping

Instructions

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  1. Mince the onion and the carrot in a food processor.
  2. Add the pressed tofu to a large bowl with the teriyaki and soy sauce. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Coat the bottom of a pan with oil and heat to medium-high. Add minced carrot, onion, tofu and any excess sauce to the skillet.
  4. Using a ladle, crush the tofu until it's crumbly. Constantly flip until the ground tofu mixture is thoroughly cooked. When finished cooking, let cool.
  5. Once the mixture has cooled, apply 1 tablespoon of the mixture in the center of a wonton wrap. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle using a small amount of water to seal the tofu mixture in. Repeat as many times as necessary.
  6. On medium-high heat, fry the wontons until both sides are lightly browned, set aside the finished wontons to cool.

Notes

  • Keep a bowl of water nearby to help seal the wonton wrappers effectively.
  • The simple triangle fold can be varied by trying other shapes like bringing all four corners together for a different appearance.
  • Avoid overcrowding the oil or air fryer basket to prevent steaming and maintain crispiness.
  • Press tofu thoroughly to remove excess moisture, helping the filling hold together.
  • Sweet and sour sauce pairs well for dipping but is optional.

Nutrition Information

Calories 66kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 166mg (7%) Potassium 23mg (0%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 168IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 50 wontons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 66

% Daily Value*

Calories 66kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Potassium 23mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 168IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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