These cream cheese wontons are so tasty. In fact, they are one of my favorite party appetizers and work for any gathering or holiday. They have a crispy exterior that gives a nice crunch when you sink your teeth into them, then on the inside is all that yummy cream cheese goodness.They taste best when they are fried, but are also well baked in the oven. Baking the wontons is a healthier alternative that will still give you a crisp wonton. These cream cheese wontons are always the best appetizer and the first to go!
Easy Cream Cheese Wontons Ingredients
Cream cheese wontons are perfect as an appetizer or a side dish. We love to make these with fried rice and general Tso’s chicken for a complete meal. These ingredients are perfect for creating a delicious bite-size snack that everyone loves!
Wonton wrappers – These will wrap the filling inside and be the outside layer of the wonton. They can be found in your refrigerator aisle or at any local Asian market store. Cream cheese – Soften your cream cheese for it to be able to mix easier in the mixing bowl. Fresh crab meat – This is an option that we love. It adds flavor with some substance and texture to enjoy in every bite. Egg whites – Whisk together the egg whites to have an egg wash. This will be brushed around the edges of the wonton wrappers binding the corners together. Oil – Grab your pan and you will use your vegetable oil for cooking the wontons.
Make Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons With or Without Crabmeat
I generally make these crispy wontons with an imitation crabs mixture in the filling. I like how the buttery, sweet crab plays off the cream cheese flavor. It is a great combination if you love seafood. Since not everyone loves crabs, you can easily make these without crab too. Simply just omit the crab from the recipe when you make it. It’s really good either way, promise! You can even make a batch that’s half and half and see.
Tips and Variations for the Best Cream Cheese Wontons
So many great options and tips to substitute or add in as well as how to make it easier when making these cream cheese wontons. Start with a basic cream cheese wonton and make it your own with these extra tips and ideas. Skip the Chinese takeout and get ready to make your own favorite right at home!
Seasonings – Add in a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or seasoning salt to add a little more flavor to the cream cheese mixture. Filling – If you are not a fan of seafood or crabs, you can add in another type of meat if you would like or leave it with the cream cheese filling only. Vegetables and pork are usually the most popular choices to mix with the cream cheese.Oil – We used vegetable oil but you can use peanut or canola oil as well when frying your wontons. Paper towels – These are a MUST when frying homemade wontons. You will want to use a damp paper towel on top of the opened wonton wrappers. They tend to dry out and this will help keep them moist while you are filling them. Removing wontons – Use a slotted spoon when picking up the wontons from the fried oil. This will help avoid any excess oil on the wontons. Place the cooked wontons on a plate with paper towels over it. This will soak up any extra oil left over. Dipping sauce – We use this homemade sweet and sour sauce that is perfect for dipping.
Other Ways to Cook Homemade Wontons
Frying is not always the easiest or the healthiest way to make wontons. Some other options are baking or using your air fryer. Try each of these options and see which one is best for your family!
Air fry – Place the filled wontons in the tray of the basket of the air fryer. Fry them at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes or until crispy on the outside. Bake – Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you don’t have parchment paper you can use cooking spray to keep them from sticking to the pan. Place the wontons on top of the parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 18 minutes or until they are crisp on the outside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Storing Wontons with Cream Cheese
These usually don’t last too long once they are set out but if you have some leftovers, store them in an airtight container or ziplock bag. These will last in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days long. When ready to reheat them, either bake, microwave or air fry them to hold their crispiness.
More Appetizers to Try
Here are some of our family’s favorite appetizers that are simple to make and taste delicious!
How to Make Cream Cheese Wontons
Chili Cheese Dip
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Parmesan Baked Potato Halves
Cheesy Italian Bread
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