**Crispy Wonton Strips: A Culinary Delight for All Occasions**
Crispy wonton strips, also known as wonton chips, are a versatile and delectable snack or appetizer that can elevate any gathering. These airy and crunchy treats are made from wonton wrappers, which are thin sheets of dough typically used in Chinese cuisine. When fried or baked, wonton wrappers transform into golden-brown and crispy strips that are both visually appealing and incredibly flavorful. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with a variety of dips, from classic soy sauce to spicy chili sauce. This article presents a collection of recipes that showcase the versatility of crispy wonton strips, offering options for both air fryer and oven preparation. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or an impressive party appetizer, these recipes provide a range of flavors and techniques to satisfy every palate.
FRIED WONTON STRIPS
Takeout Fakeout! These crispy fried wonton strips are an easy way to bring a taste of your favorite Chinese-American restaurants home.
Provided by Amanda Biddle
Categories Snack
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour about 1-1/2 to 2 inches of oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 360 degrees F, clipping a candy thermometer to the side of the pot to regulate the temperature.
- While the oil is heating, cut as many wonton wrappers as you would like to serve into 3/4-inch wide strips. Keep wontons covered with a towel while you finish heating the oil.
- Line a baking sheet or cooling rack with a double layer of paper towels. Set aside.
- When the oil reaches temperature, carefully add a handful of wonton strips to the pot. They will immediately puff up. Fry for 1-2 minutes, using a spider strainer or slotted spoon to move them around in the pot. When they're golden brown on all sides, drain them with the spider or slotted spoon and transfer them to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to cool.
- Let the oil return to 360 degrees F between each batch of wonton strips. (The temperature will drop about 10 degrees to 350 when the wontons are added.)
- Serve crispy wonton strips with duck sauce and/or Chinese mustard for dipping. Or, enjoy them with your favorite soups and salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 324 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY BAKED WONTONS
These quick, versatile wontons are great for a savory snack or paired with a bowl of soothing soup on a cold day. I usually make a large batch, freeze half on a floured baking sheet, then store in an airtight container. -Brianna Shade, Beaverton, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the pork, turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the water chestnuts, soy sauce, egg substitute and ginger., Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Place 2 heaping teaspoons of filling in the center of wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Roll toward the remaining point. Moisten top corner with water; press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling., Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray; lightly coat wontons with additional cooking spray. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Serve warm, with sweet-and-sour sauce if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled baked wontons in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until crisp and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
EGG ROLL STIR FRY WITH CRISPY WONTON STRIPS
A quick and easy way to enjoy egg rolls without all the rolling or deep frying. I like to serve this drizzle with sweet Thai chili sauce. Use an air fryer for extra quick wonton chips.
Provided by Neo_Soul_Cook1111
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cabbage and carrots; cook about 2 minutes then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Remove the mixture from the water and drain thoroughly.
- Cook the shrimp in a large skillet/ wok and set aside.
- Heat the sesame oil over medium heat and add the onion and celery. Cook until the veggies have softened. Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute or until fragment.
- Add in the cabbage mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the soy sauce and white pepper. Continue cooking 6 to 7 minutes or until the desired tenderness is achieved. Remove from heat and stir in the shrimp.
- Remove the wonton wrappers from the package and cut in half. Place the wonton strips on a baking sheet. Lightly coat both sides with cooking spray. Bake until crispy.
- Plate up the stir fry and top with the wonton strips and green onion tops. Drizzle on sweet chili sauce or sweet and sour sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 145.4, Sodium 1853.6, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 22.4
CRISP WON TON STRIPS
Categories Condiment/Spread Bake Low Fat Quick & Easy Gourmet
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°F.
- Stack won ton wrappers and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips. In a small bowl toss strips with salt and pepper to taste and arrange, overlapping slightly, in one layer on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake strips in middle of oven, stirring strips and breaking them up into large clusters halfway through baking, until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 6 minutes total.
- Transfer strips to a plate to cool and season with salt (strips will continue to crisp as they cool). (Strips may be made 2 days ahead, cooled completely, and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.)
CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRISPY WONTONS
Here's a quick easy meal. My mom made it when I was growing up, but I added veggies and lightened the sweet-and-sour dressing. I also bake the crispy wontons instead of frying them. -Kylea Rorabaugh of Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Lightly spritz both sides of wonton strips with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn strips over; broil 2-3 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, sugar, salt and pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, chicken, peppers and tomatoes. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with wonton strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED WONTON CHICKEN SALAD
Great for summer! Crispy fried wonton strips and grilled chicken top lettuce, almonds, sesame seeds, and mandarin oranges; finished with a delicious green onion-based dressing.
Provided by Penny Allen
Categories Salad
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a bowl, pour teriyaki sauce over them, and coat well. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for direct heat.
- For the dressing, place green onions, salt, pepper, and sugar in a blender. Pour in olive oil and rice vinegar. Blend until smooth. Remove to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Grill chicken, turning, until done. Remove to a cutting board, and cut into strips.
- In a large skillet or wok, warm oil over medium-high heat. Cut wonton wrappers into strips. Fry wonton strips until crisp. Remove to paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, water chestnuts, sesame seeds, sliced almonds, and mandarin oranges. Pour dressing over salad, and toss gently. Top with fried wontons and grilled chicken strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 886.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 67.6 mg, Fat 63 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1107.3 mg, Sugar 25.4 g
SPINACH AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH LEMON-GINGER DRESSING AND CRISP WON TON STRIPS
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together dressing ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Cut enough endive crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. In a large bowl toss together endive, spinach, watercress, dressing, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve salad topped with won ton strips.
WONTON CRISPS
These can be made a day in advance if the weather is not humid. Let cool completely, and store in an airtight container.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange the wonton wrappers on a rimmed baking sheet, making sure they don't touch. Brush tops with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer wonton crisps to a wire rack, and let cool before serving.
CRISPY WONTON CHICKEN SALAD
This dynamic chicken salad, starring crispy strips of fried wonton wrappers, draws inspiration from the wonton chicken salad at the soup and salad buffet chain Sweet Tomatoes, as well as the American Chinese chicken salads that pervaded chain-restaurant menus throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. In a supporting role, letting the crispy wontons shine, is the punchy dressing of peach preserves, rice vinegar, sesame oil and chili powder. The dressing's low oil content - plus the addition of mayonnaise, which helps create an emulsion - means the salad greens stay crunchy and keep for longer. For the chicken, you can use any leftover meat or tear pieces from a store-bought rotisserie bird.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories salads and dressings, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, peach preserves, mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili powder and onion powder, and season to taste with salt.
- Prepare the salad: Add the chicken to the dressing and toss.
- To fry the wonton wrappers, cut the squares into 1/2-inch strips, then cut those strips in half crosswise to shorten them. In a medium saucepan, heat an inch of oil over medium to 350 degrees, or until a wonton strip immediately bubbles when added. Carefully add the wonton strips to the hot oil and, stirring constantly with a slotted spoon, fry until puffy and golden, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Transfer the crispy wontons to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
- Assemble the salad: Add the chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, mint and half of the fried wontons to the bowl with the dressed chicken, and toss to combine. Season with salt as needed. Top with the remaining fried wontons and serve immediately.
Tips:
- For crispy wonton strips, use fresh wonton wrappers. If using frozen wrappers, thaw them completely before using.
- Cut the wonton wrappers into thin strips, about 1/8-inch wide. This will help them crisp up evenly.
- Season the wonton strips with your favorite spices. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Cook the wonton strips in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the wonton strips on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the wonton strips immediately as a snack or appetizer.
Conclusion:
Crispy wonton strips are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a side dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own crispy wonton strips at home. So next time you're looking for a crunchy and flavorful snack, give crispy wonton strips a try!
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