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Published: December 19, 2017 Last Modified: March 27, 2019 By Sara 58 Comments

Cream Cheese Wontons

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Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe | Cream Cheese Rangoon | Wonton Appetizer

My ultra crispy cream cheese wontons are stuffed with the most delicious filling and are so easy to make. These cream cheese rangoons taste like they came from a restaurant!

I can’t resist ordering cream cheese wontons when I go out to eat; now I can make them in the comfort of my own home! I have to say, I think my version is better than the restaurant version.

Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe | Cream Cheese Rangoon | Wonton Appetizer #creamcheese #cheese #wontons #appetizer #dinneratthezoo

Cream cheese wontons are an easy appetizer that taste even better than the restaurant version.

There’s just something about stuffed wontons – that crispy exterior and hot melty interior. I can’t get enough of them! I used to spend $8 every time I went to a restaurant for an order of cream cheese wontons, but now I make them at home for a fraction of the cost. You won’t believe how easy these cream cheese rangoon are to make!

Cream Cheese Rangoons are so easy to make at home and are a fun and delicious appetizer.

How to make cream cheese wontons

To make cream cheese wontons, you’ll need just a handful of ingredients, including cream cheese, seasonings, wontons and oil. You can find packages of wonton wrappers in the product area of most grocery stores. The cream cheese is mixed with seasonings and then spooned into the wonton wrappers and folded up. I use egg to seal up my wontons.

There are many different ways to fold wontons, and I tried three different ways before I settled on this technique. I went the easy route and simply brought opposite corners up to the middle and pinched them shut to create little packages of cream cheese goodness.

Finally, it’s time to fry the wontons. These fry up quickly, so be sure to watch them carefully and turn them over as needed to make sure they’re evenly cooked. Serve them hot, with a dipping sauce of your choice. I recommend either Thai sweet chili sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.

Make your own take out with crispy cream cheese wontons.

These cream cheese wontons are the perfect party snack, or starter for an Asian meal. They’re great for game day, or just for when you have a hankering for this restaurant classic!

More appetizer ideas

  • Buffalo Shrimp
  • Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
  • Sausage Cheese Balls
  • Cowboy Caviar
  • Southwestern Egg Rolls
Cream Cheese Rangoons are so easy to make at home and are a fun and delicious appetizer.
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Cream Cheese Wontons

My ultra crispy cream cheese wontons are stuffed with the most delicious filling and are so easy to make. These cream cheese rangoons taste like they came from a restaurant!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 228kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 egg beaten
  • oil for frying
  • 2 teaspoons minced chives optional

Instructions

  • Combine the cream cheese, sugar and onion powder.  Stir until well mixed.
  • Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and drop a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center. Brush the edges of the wonton with the egg.
  • Bring 2 opposite corners together in the middle of the wonton and pinch. Repeat with the other 2 corners and pinch to form a package shape.
  • Repeat with the remaining wontons and cream cheese until all are filled.
  • Heat 4 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry 5-6 wontons at a time, turning them as needed to make sure they brown evenly. This process should take about 3-5 minutes. 
  • Drain the cooked wontons on paper towels and repeat the frying process with remaining wontons.
  • Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately with dipping sauce of choice.

Notes

  1. You can fold the wontons however you like, here is a guide on how to fold wontons 10 different ways.
  2. Be sure to use a frying thermometer to make sure your oil is at the correct temperature; if it's too hot the edges of the wontons could burn.
  3. I serve my cream cheese wontons with a side of sweet and sour sauce or Thai sweet chili sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 86mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Bonnie says

      April 18, 2022 at 6:11 am

      When cooking in air fryer what temp and how long do you cook them?

      Reply
    2. Breanna says

      April 4, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      Do I use Onion powder or Garlic Powder?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 6, 2022 at 7:09 am

        The recipe calls for onion powder!

        Reply
    3. Rhonda says

      March 10, 2021 at 3:24 am

      5 stars
      I was concerned if this was the same recipe that my neighborhood Chinese restaurant serve, with the classic sweet but not too sweet. This question comes from the surprising fact that this recipe calls for garlic powder 🤔 I am going to try this and I will leave a comment on its success or failure.

      Reply
    4. Lela says

      February 24, 2021 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      Delish! Made these today, in fact I am eating them now. I did 1/2 on the stove with oil and the other 1/2 in my airfryer! Perfection!

      Reply
      • Brian says

        July 17, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        5 stars
        So what was the tempt and cook time you used for your air frier if you don’t mind sharing?

        Reply
        • MDay says

          July 22, 2021 at 7:15 pm

          How much is a serving ?

          Reply
          • Sara says

            July 25, 2021 at 7:37 pm

            4 wontons!

            Reply
      • Inaaya says

        October 11, 2021 at 10:37 am

        Would you mind sharing how long you cooked it in your air fryer and the temperature?

        Reply
    5. Aundrea J Klein says

      January 24, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      So good I loved these and a lot less expensive and take better than what you buy from any eatery!!

      Reply
    6. Megan Greenwood says

      September 28, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      I would like to try adding some crab to them- any suggestions on type and amount?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 28, 2020 at 3:24 pm

        Use this version! https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/crab-rangoon/

        Reply
    7. Vanessa Spath says

      September 17, 2020 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      Hi! Making these immediately! What kind of oil do you use for frying?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 17, 2020 at 5:10 pm

        I use vegetable oil or canola oil!

        Reply
    8. S Lipscomb says

      September 16, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      I made these this afternoon as a snack for my family. It was so simple and everyone loved it. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kim page says

        January 26, 2021 at 10:12 pm

        I make these but I use the flavor whipped cream cheese I like the honey pecan flavor myself no need for sugar or a dip sauce the crunch an sweetness all together an fast & easy

        Reply
    9. Jillian says

      July 13, 2020 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t cook ever. But this recipe!! It’s actually so delicious and super simple. I’m soo glad I stumbled upon it. I will definitely be using it a lot. Make this, trust me you won’t regret it.

      Reply
    10. Madison says

      July 13, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved them i put chives inside to. Next time im gonna have to make more.

      Reply
    11. Ember says

      June 20, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious!!

      Reply
    12. Dick Metz says

      June 1, 2020 at 11:55 pm

      If I use chives, do I omit the onion powder?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 2, 2020 at 10:52 pm

        That’s fine!

        Reply
        • Dick Metz says

          June 2, 2020 at 11:01 pm

          So I should omit ot. Right?

          Reply
          • Troy says

            October 11, 2020 at 8:43 pm

            5 stars
            I used both, and the flavor was great.

            Reply
    13. Lavette Drayton says

      May 13, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks I tried them for the first time and let me say it will not be the last. They can out awesome once I made sure they were closed good. Love them

      Reply
    14. Lavette Drayton says

      May 12, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      Can you use whipped cream cheese

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 13, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        That should be fine!

        Reply
      • Troy says

        October 11, 2020 at 8:46 pm

        5 stars
        You could use whipped, but it’s not necessary. If whipped is more money, just use a block of cream cheese. Let it sit out for 15 or 20 minutes to soften. Then add the ingredients and use a hand mixer to blend and whip it. I went this way because whipped was almost double the cost at the store I went to.

        Reply
    15. Alison says

      February 5, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out great, husband and 3 year old wishes I would have made more!

      Reply
    16. sam says

      November 5, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      can you use an air fryer to cook?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 5, 2019 at 9:57 pm

        That should be fine!

        Reply
    17. Stephanie Amgerger says

      October 31, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Sara, I came down with a seafood allergy last year. I miss crab ragoon so much. I almost cried when I came across this recipe. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    18. E Curls says

      December 11, 2018 at 4:26 am

      5 stars
      Love these with crabmeat !!!

      Reply
    19. Liana says

      November 20, 2018 at 6:37 am

      5 stars
      Can you freeze these before time to fry? If so do you defrost first? Afraid wrappers would become mushy then. Advise! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 20, 2018 at 6:56 am

        Yes you can freeze them first, and you would fry them directly from frozen, do not defrost!

        Reply
        • Tburg says

          December 13, 2018 at 3:07 am

          5 stars
          i often fry first and then freeze. Reheat in oven at 350 for about 15 minutes to get crisp. I do this with my egg rolls as well!

          Reply
          • Sara says

            December 13, 2018 at 5:34 am

            That’s a great idea!

            Reply
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