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Crispy Jalapeño Corn Wontons


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Golden, crispy wontons filled with sweet corn, creamy cheese, and a fiery hint of jalapeño. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party favorite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 20 Wonton Wrappers
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels
  • 2 Jalapeños, finely diced
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 2 Green Onions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Vegetable Oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep pan or pot to 350°F.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together corn, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Keep a small bowl of water nearby for sealing the wontons.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface, spoon in about 1 teaspoon of filling, moisten the edges, and fold into a triangle, pressing firmly to seal.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Fry the wontons in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Finishing Touches: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Plate them hot with your favorite dipping sauce like sweet chili or creamy ranch.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill the wontons or they may burst during frying.
  • For a lighter version, bake or air fry instead of deep frying.
  • Freeze uncooked wontons for quick snacks anytime.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 340mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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