5 from 3 votes
Wonton Jalapeno Poppers
Wonton Jalapeno Poppers are a great appetizer to bring to a party. The best crispy wontons filled with cream cheese, Cheddar, and fresh jalapeno pepper.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
159 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese Sharp cheese recommended, grated
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 jalapeño finely diced
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix together room temperature cream cheese and grated Cheddar cheese in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and chopped jalapeno and mix well into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add about ½ teaspoon of the filling to the wonton wrapper.
- Dip your finger into water and run your finger along 2 sides of the wonton wrapper.
- Fold the dry edge onto the wet edge of the wonton wrapper and press the edges together. Make sure that they wontons are well sealed.
- Add enough oil to the cooking vessel so the bottom 3 to 4 inches are covered.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees.
- Cook the wontons for about 90 seconds turning when brown on the first side, and then cooking until browned on the other side.
- Remove the cooked wontons and drain them on a wire rack before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
159kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
275IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1.1mg
(1%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.