Asian-style Crispy Wontons Cheese (Printable)

Crispy wontons filled with creamy cheese and aromatic spices, air-fried to golden perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Filling

01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 spring onions, finely chopped
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
05 - 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wontons

08 - 24 square wonton wrappers
09 - Water for sealing

→ For Serving

10 - Sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping
11 - Chopped fresh chives or coriander

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, spring onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
02 - Place a wonton wrapper on a clean, dry surface. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of each wrapper.
03 - Dip your fingertip in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold into a triangle, pressing out any air and sealing the edges tightly.
04 - Optionally, bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together and seal with water to form the traditional wonton shape.
05 - Repeat the filling and sealing process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
06 - Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
07 - Lightly spray or brush the wontons with oil. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
08 - Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden and crispy.
09 - Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot with sweet chili sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy: Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal prep, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining.
  • Air-fried, not deep-fried: A lighter cooking method that still delivers an incredibly crispy, golden result.
  • Vegetarian-friendly: A satisfying, meat-free appetizer that everyone at the table can enjoy.
  • Crowd-pleasing flavour: The creamy, garlicky, sesame-kissed filling is rich, savoury, and completely addictive.
  • Versatile: Easily adaptable with different fillings and served with a variety of dipping sauces.
02 -
  • Seal tightly: Press out all air before sealing the edges to prevent the wontons from bursting open during cooking.
  • Work in batches: Arrange wontons in a single layer in the air fryer basket — overcrowding leads to uneven cooking and less crunch.
  • Extra crunch: Brush the wontons with a little beaten egg before air frying for an even more golden, lacquered finish.
  • Serve immediately: These wontons are best enjoyed straight from the air fryer while they are still hot and at peak crispiness.
  • Filling variation: Add finely chopped water chestnuts or crab meat to the cream cheese filling for an exciting textural twist.
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