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Jalapeno Cream Cheese Wontons

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By: Shinee Published: 10/18/2016Updated: 6/08/2021

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Super crispy wontons with smooth cream cheese filling with a kick. Homemade version of your favorite take-out appetizer with the same irresistibly delicious and addicting taste! Plus, a video tutorial on how to fold wontons 4 different ways.

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Super crispy wontons with smooth cream cheese filling with a kick. Homemade version of your favorite take-out appetizer with the same irresistibly delicious and addicting taste! Plus, a video tutorial on how to fold wontons 4 different ways.

If you had to choose only one take-out appetizer, what would that be?

Egg rolls? Spring rolls? Or wontons?

Hard one, isn’t it? I mean, I love crispy egg rolls stuffed with pork belly and veggies. Spring rolls with greens and shrimp are to die for. And who would say no to crispy wontons? Not I…

But if you insist, I’ll go with wontons. With creamy smooth cream cheese filling, please.

I never complete a take-out order without them! But now since there’s no take-out place within 30-mile radius, I learned to make them myself. And guess what, it’s surprisingly easy!

Super crispy wontons with smooth cream cheese filling with a kick. Homemade version of your favorite take-out appetizer with the same irresistibly delicious and addicting taste! Plus, a video tutorial on how to fold wontons 4 different ways.

Not only did I learn how to make the most addicting jalapeno cream cheese wontons, but I also learned how to fold them 4 different ways!!

And I’m so happy to share with you everything I’ve learned, so you too can enjoy some homemade wontons! It really can’t get any better than this.

How to fold wontons 4 different ways

Folding Style #1 

This one is the most challenging one, but it’s also the cutest!! This style yields tiny little wontons that are perfectly poppable. The challenging part is when you pull the bottom two corners together. The wrap tends to tear easily, so be extra gentle when you do that. I think every little effort pays off though. Just look at the cuteness!

Folding Style #2

This style is called “nurse cap”. One of the easiest folds out there!

Folding Style #3

This one is my favorite, and how my favorite take-out place makes their wontons. And it’s surprisingly easy too!

Folding Style #4

This folding style is pretty close to style #1, except you don’t fold the triangle before twisting. Therefore, this version is slightly bigger. It’s easier than #1, but still pretty darn cute!

Super crispy wontons with smooth cream cheese filling with a kick. Homemade version of your favorite take-out appetizer with the same irresistibly delicious and addicting taste! Plus, a video tutorial on how to fold wontons 4 different ways.

Now, did you watch that quick video above?! I was so excited recording that video tutorial for you, because now you can make these beautiful wontons.

By the way, you can apply these folding techniques to ANY kind of wonton and dumplings. Potstickers, anyone?

Super crispy wontons with smooth cream cheese filling with a kick. Homemade version of your favorite take-out appetizer with the same irresistibly delicious and addicting taste! Plus, a video tutorial on how to fold wontons 4 different ways.

Now, tell me what’s your favorite take-out appetizer?

Super crispy wontons with smooth cream cheese filling with a kick. Homemade version of your favorite take-out appetizer with the same irresistibly delicious and addicting taste! Plus, a video tutorial on how to fold wontons 4 different ways.

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Wontons

Super crispy wontons with smooth cream cheese filling with a kick. Homemade version of your favorite take-out appetizer with the same irresistibly delicious and addicting taste! <strong>Plus, a video tutorial on how to fold wontons 4 different ways.
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serves: 30 -35 wontons
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total : 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • Wontons
  • 8 oz 225gr cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons pickled sliced jalapenos
  • 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 30-35 wonton wraps
  • Vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying
  • Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 2/3 cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • To make the filling, finely chop the pickled jalapeños.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, chopped jalapenos, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg with a tablespoon of water.
  • Open a package of wonton wrap right before you start folding them. Cover the stack of wraps with a wet paper towel to prevent drying.
  • Put 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture in the middle of the wonton wrap.
  • To fold the wontons, follow the video tutorial above. Here I’m describing folding style #4… Brush on egg wash on 2 sides of the wonton wrap. Fold over to create a triangle and pinch the sides, squeezing out excess air. Brush a little bit of egg wash on one side of bottom corners and pull the ends together. Pinch to glue the ends and arrange on a baking sheet, lined with wax or parchment paper, or silicone mat. Continue with the remaining wraps and filling.
  • Fill a deep pot with 1 ½-2-inch vegetable or canola oil. Heat the oil to 350°F.
  • Drop 4-5 wontons at a time and cook them until golden brown, no more than a minute.
  • Remove the cooked wontons onto a baking sheet lined with paper towel and cooling rack.
  • To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over a medium heat. Then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Tips & Notes:

For video tutorial on folding the wontons, read the post above.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 14mg (5%) Sodium: 171mg (7%) Potassium: 43mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 135IU (3%) Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Calcium: 15mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Appetizer
Cuisine:Japanese
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This recipe was originally posted on April 28th, 2014.

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  1. Medha says

    Posted on 19 October 2016 at 12:30 pm

    Jalapeno poppers, but better! Love the sauce as well 🙂 So much flavor here.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 20 October 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Thanks, Medha!! These’re so good!

      Reply
  2. Anita says

    Posted on 19 September 2015 at 10:12 am

    can the wontons and sauce be served cold?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 19 September 2015 at 9:00 pm

      I prefer the wontons fresh and hot, but it’s still fine at room temperature. The sauce is served cold. Hope this helps, Anita.

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    Posted on 28 July 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Thanks for sharing this looks soooo delicious and easy!!!!

    Reply
  4. Lou Lou Girls says

    Posted on 27 July 2015 at 2:06 pm

    Hello cute lady! I’m just stopping by to let you know that we will be featuring your wontons at our party that starts tonight at 7 pm. Woo Hoo! Thanks for taking the time to share them with us! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  5. Karly says

    Posted on 25 July 2015 at 5:53 pm

    My family would go crazy for these! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  6. Margaret says

    Posted on 20 July 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Wonderful! I haven’t had wantons in years.

    Reply
  7. Rebecca @ {R&R} at home says

    Posted on 20 July 2015 at 7:05 pm

    These look amazing! I will definitely be trying this recipe! Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  8. Gina says

    Posted on 20 July 2015 at 7:54 am

    Oh my word – those look amazing. I can’t wait to try these! 

    Reply
  9. Jamie says

    Posted on 19 July 2015 at 7:16 pm

    These look so good!  I LOVE jalapenos and pinned this to make soon! Found you at Monday Funday!  Would love to have you stop by by Pinterest Link Party…Pick Your Pin Tuesday!  

    Reply
  10. Claire says

    Posted on 19 July 2015 at 11:02 am

    Just browsing on my iPad and saw these showed them to my son who’s 2 favourite foods are jalapeños and cheese, he of course now wants me to make them.  Thanks for sharing will be pinning these to make.

    Reply
  11. Deborah says

    Posted on 19 July 2015 at 9:56 am

    Oh my goodness, these look amazing! Can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  12. Shelby S says

    Posted on 30 April 2014 at 9:47 am

    These look so crispy and delicious! I’ve been looking for a good sweet and sour sauce recipe! Love the pictures as well! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 30 April 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you, Shelby! This sweet and sour sauce is great! I even used it for sweet and sour pork, and it worked perfect. Hope you like this recipe as well.

      Reply

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