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Published: December 6, 2019 Last Modified: December 6, 2019 By Sara 55 Comments

Fried Wonton Recipe

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This fried wonton recipe is tender wrappers stuffed with ground pork, mushrooms and seasonings, then deep fried to crispy golden brown perfection. An authentic restaurant style appetizer that’s sure to earn you rave reviews!

My family loves Chinese food, and I’ve learned to recreate some of our favorite restaurant dishes at home including lettuce wraps, orange chicken, and these savory fried wontons.

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A plate of fried wonton served with sweet chili sauce.

Have you ever had a fried wonton at your local Chinese restaurant? If not, you’re totally missing out! The savory pork filling inside of a crispy outer shell just can’t be beat. Fried wontons take a little bit of time to assemble, but the end result is totally worth it.

How do you make fried wontons?

It is surprisingly easy and fun to make your own wontons. Make the filling by mixing together ground pork, minced mushrooms, chopped green onions, soy sauce, cornstarch and seasonings. When thoroughly combined, place a spoonful of filling in the center of a square wonton wrapper. Fold the wonton and set it aside. Repeat the process with the remaining filling and wrappers. After a quick dip in hot oil, the wontons become golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately with dipping sauce and enjoy!

Ground pork with diced mushrooms and seasonings in a mixing bowl.

Fried wonton tips and tricks

  • You can fold these wontons any way you like. I’ve provided instructions below to fold them as shown in these photos, but you can also simply fold the wrapper over to make a triangle shape if that’s easier.
  • The filling can be made up to one day before you plan to use it.
  • Be sure to use a frying thermometer to make sure your oil is at the correct temperature. If the oil is too hot, the wontons can burn. If the oil is too cold, the wontons will absorb more grease and have a heavier texture.
  • I like to serve my wontons with sweet chili sauce for dipping. You can also use gyoza sauce, sweet and sour sauce, spicy mustard sauce, or any other Asian style sauce that you like.
  • These wontons taste best freshly made, but you can store any leftovers in the fridge, then reheat them in the oven until crisp.

A wonton wrapper with a dollop of ground pork mixture inside.

How to fold a wonton

To fold a wonton, set the wrapper on a flat surface set like a diamond with a point facing toward you and a point facing away from you. Place about 3/4 of a teaspoon of filling on the center of the wrapper. Dip a finger in water and draw an outline on the edge of the top half of the square. Fold the wrapper up away from yourself so the wrapper forms a triangle with the points facing away from you and the long side facing toward you. Press the top sides of the triangle facing away from you together. Now you have a sealed triangle facing away from you.

Next, using two hands, fold the points of the triangle toward yourself using your thumbs to slightly indent the filing pocket. Put a drop of water on one of the folding points of the wonton and press the two points together. You will create a ring shape out of the folded triangle.

Fried Wonton Variations

I love this recipe as written, but sometimes I add other ingredients depending on what I have on hand.

  • Protein: Ground pork is traditional in this dish, but you can substitute other types of ground meat such as chicken or turkey.
  • Flavorings: Feel free to add other flavors to the mix such as sriracha, five spice seasoning, other types of herbs, hoisin sauce or oyster sauce.
  • Vegetables: You can use button mushrooms instead of the shiitake mushrooms that the recipe calls for. Another option is to swap out the mushrooms for a different vegetable such as finely shredded cabbage.

Folded wontons ready to go into the fryer.

What is the difference between a dumpling and a wonton?

A dumpling is a broad term for a dough wrapped around a filling. Dumplings are found in cuisines all over the world from Polish pierogies, Italian tortellini, Indian samosas, and Japanese gyoza to any number of Chinese dumplings like potstickers, soup dumplings and, of course, wontons.

Wontons are a type of dumpling made with a wonton wrapper and usually filled with pork, shrimp or cheese. Wontons are popular in the southern parts of China.

Can you fry frozen wontons?

I do not recommend frying frozen wontons. If you want to store uncooked wontons in the freezer and fry them later, make sure they are fully thawed in the refrigerator before cooking them. Blot them with a paper towel before frying them to make sure there is no excess water.

Fried wonton on a sheet pan, garnished with cilantro.

Once you try these golden brown treats, you’ll want to make them all the time so you can enjoy the freshest and crispiest wontons around!

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A plate of fried wonton served with sweet chili sauce.
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Fried Wonton Recipe

This fried wonton recipe is tender wrappers stuffed with ground pork, mushrooms and seasonings, then deep fried to crispy golden brown perfection. An authentic restaurant style appetizer that's sure to earn you rave reviews!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12
Calories 191kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms finely minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 12 ounce package square wonton wrappers
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • sweet chili sauce for serving optional

Instructions

  • Place the pork, mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, pepper, ginger and garlic in a large bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Place one wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Keep the remaining wrappers covered so that they don't dry out. Brush the two edges of the wonton wrapper farthest away from you with water.
  • Place 3/4 teaspoon of the pork mixture onto the center of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper over into a triangle shape, then bring the two bottom corners together to make a purse shape. Use a bit of water to "glue" the bottom corners together.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  • Heat 3 inches of oil in a large deep pot to 375 degrees F.
  • Fry 6-8 of the wontons at a time for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and repeat the process with the remaining wontons.
  • Serve immediately, with a side of sweet chili sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jay says

      January 20, 2022 at 7:26 am

      Can I sub beef for pork in the recipe ??

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 20, 2022 at 10:25 am

        That should be fine!

        Reply
      • Laryssa says

        February 2, 2022 at 4:36 pm

        Don’t be afraid to change your protein or mix two together! I like to put little canned shrimp & chicken in one batch and all pork in another. I have never used mushrooms before, either but it’s a good idea! Have fun & enjoy yourself. This site has some of the best recipes I’ve seen. 😊

        Reply
    2. Mimi says

      December 9, 2021 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      I sprayed them with oil and then into the air fryer! They came out perfect

      Reply
    3. Andi Ward says

      November 15, 2021 at 10:11 am

      Would these work in an air fryer?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 16, 2021 at 8:14 am

        I believe it would work fine although I haven’t tested the recipe this way!

        Reply
    4. Mary Frances says

      October 6, 2021 at 12:04 pm

      I get won tons when I eat at local buffet. The won ton are filled with a cream cheese type of filling, delicious! Do you have a cream cheese type filling recipe?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 6, 2021 at 12:30 pm

        Yes here it is! https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/cream-cheese-wontons/

        Reply
      • Laryssa says

        February 2, 2022 at 4:11 pm

        Usually that is Crab Rangoon. You can find recipes anywhere. Personally, I don’t follow recipes…but I love reading how others make things! Never be afraid to put together what YOU like. I’m 51 & that’s how my mum taught me how to cook. (Baking is a bit different.) Have fun in your kitchen! 😊

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    5. Jacqueline J. Johnson says

      September 19, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      I had recently received Won ton wrapping Saturday, didn’t have a clue until seeing your post..great results…

      Reply
    6. Erin Barber says

      May 14, 2021 at 12:34 am

      I wonder if leeks and shredded cabbage would be a good substitution for mushroom if people don’t like mushrroms!??

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 14, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        That should be fine!

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      • Laryssa says

        February 2, 2022 at 4:37 pm

        You should consider making egg rolls instead! 😊

        Reply
    7. Lynne says

      May 11, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      I’ve always browned my filling first before using. Not necessary? Do the filling ingredients cook up sufficiently?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 12, 2021 at 5:22 pm

        It’s not necessary to brown the filling, it’s a tiny amount in each wonton and it cooks all the way through in the oil!

        Reply
      • David says

        August 9, 2021 at 4:45 pm

        definitely no need to pre-cook. the insides will cook very fast

        Reply
    8. Michelle Turner says

      March 27, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Loved these

      Reply
    9. Sue says

      February 20, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! We just loved them!

      Reply
    10. Te Malloy says

      February 18, 2021 at 8:01 am

      Can these be prepped and stored in the fridge, to fry right before serving?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 18, 2021 at 6:59 pm

        Yes thats fine!

        Reply
      • David says

        August 9, 2021 at 4:46 pm

        yes, they also freeze well (uncooked)

        Reply
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