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
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep pan or pot to 350°F.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together corn, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Keep a small bowl of water nearby for sealing the wontons.
- 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.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry the wontons in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Finishing Touches: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack.
- 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
Keywords: crispy wontons, jalapeño corn wontons, cheesy wontons, fried wonton appetizer, spicy corn wontons