Everyone needs a good holiday party recipe up their sleeve, and this one can’t be beaten. Cream cheese wontons are the type of party food you’d expect to just buy in the freezer section at the grocery store, but once you go homemade you’ll never go back to store-bought again. These really are that good.
Frying Tips for Cream Cheese Wontons:
Watch your oil temperature. Use a thermometer if you have one. Don’t let the oil overheat.Put the oil in the bottom of a saucepan or pot with tall sides. This will let the oil pop and splash onto the sides of the pan, not on you or near any flames.Carefully lower your items into the oil. Never drop them because they will splash and the oil will burn.Be sure to seal your wontons completely so that the filling can’t escape. Make sure there are not any air pockets. If the filling escapes or an air pocket bursts you will get an annoying splattery mess.
Can I use store-bought sweet and sour dipping sauce?
We prefer the homemade variety, but if you are crunched for time or have a favorite store-bought brand, you can always substitute.
Freezer Instructions:
Cooked wontons can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes. DO NOT attempt to fry frozen wontons. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious party food recipes:
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke DipParmesan Fried ZucchiniThe Best Deviled EggsCream Cheese and Avocado Wontons with Cilantro Lime Dipping SauceCrab Rangoons with Cranberry Sweet and Sour Sauce
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