Cream Cheese Wontons

If you have made our Crab Rangoon then you are going to love these Cream Cheese Wontons. The crispy edges and creamy filling makes this a must anytime we go to our local Asian restaurant. Now we make them at home so we can control the ingredients and we think they taste better.

These step-by-step instructions will have you enjoying this appetizer for your next family gathering!

Why You’ll Love Cream Cheese Wontons

My family loves when I make their favorite restaurant dishes at home. These homemade cream cheese wontons are so addicting and taste fresher than the ones at the restaurant.

All it takes is a simple mix of cream cheese, green onion, and a hint of onion then this gets tucked into store-bought wrappers, then fried for a crispy texture.

Dip them in sweet chili sauce, soy, or your favorite dipping sauce for the perfect appetizer everyone fights over.

Ingredients

• Cream Cheese – Make sure to softened cream cheese to easily combine ingredients
• Powdered Sugar – Adds a hint of sweetness
• Onion Powder – If you are out, see Best Onion Powder Substitutes. Garlic powder is a great addition or substitution
• Salt – Helps to balance the flavors
• Green Onions – Chop the onions into small pieces
• Wonton Wrappers – Use water or egg to close the edges
• Oil for Frying – Use vegetable oil or any type of high smoke oil

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How to Make Cream Cheese Wontons

Step 1 – Place the cream cheese, powdered sugar, onion powder, salt and green onions in a small bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 2 – Preheat approximately 4 inches of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium high heat on the stove top until the oil reaches 325 degrees F.

Step 3 – Then assemble the rangoons by placing approximately 1-2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Dab the edges of each wrapper with a small amount of water. Fold up each opposite corner of the wrappers to the center and pinch all the corners together to form a square.

Step 4 – Drop the wontons into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown in a single layer.  Turn them as needed to make sure they are evenly browned.  Fry in batches so you do not crowd the pan. I usually fry 5-6 at a time.

Step 5 – Remove the cooked wontons from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Continue this process until all the rangoons are fried.

Step 6 – Serve while warm with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Baking Option – In order to bake the Cream Cheese Wontons instead of frying, bake it at 400 degrees F in the oven for 12-15 minutes until they are lightly browned.  
• Heating Oil – Make sure to watch the oil while frying and monitor the temperature with a thermometer. If the oil gets over 370 degrees F, the wonton wrapper will likely burn. 
• Preparing the Wontons – Make sure to securely pinch together the corners of the wonton papers so they do not come apart while cooking.

Flavor Variations

• Spicy – Chop up 2 tablespoons of pickled jalapeno peppers and shredded pepper jack cheese for a spicy flavor.
• Buffalo – Add in 1 tbsp of buffalo sauce with blue cheese crumbles for the ultimate game day appetizer.
• Mince Meat – For even more flavor, add in minced imitation crab meat or diced up chicken for a cream cheese rangoons.

What to Serve with Cream Cheese Wontons

These cream cheese wontons make a delicious appetizer. We love to serve with our favorite dipping sauce such as sweet chili sauce, sweet and sour sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, or soy sauce.

If we are serving as a main dish recipe, add Kung Pao Chicken with a side of Hibachi Fried Rice for a complete meal idea. You may also love Egg Roll in a Bowl.

Storage and Reheating Tips

• Fridge – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Freezer – You can freeze cream cheese wontons uncooked or cooked. I like to place the cream cheese wontons on a baking sheet pan and place in the freezer. Freeze for about an hour and then place in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. This will allow you to take out individual servings.
• Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the air fryer at 350 degrees for about 3 minutes to re-crisp the edges in a air fry basket. You can reheat in the microwave but the outside will be softened.