Our family LOVES Asian food! One of the recipes we like to make and one the hubby loves most is cream cheese wontons – have you had them?
They are fried to crispy perfection and filled with a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling. We often serve this up as a side or appetizer with our Asian spreads, and they are completely addictive! Let’s just say we usually make a double batch. 😉 It doesn’t hurt that they are ready to eat in only 15 minutes!!
If we aren’t making Fried Egg Rolls or Wonton Nachos, this is the recipe we make.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Ready in 15 minutes. This wonton recipe is quick, easy, and perfectly crispy!
- Completely additive. It’s crispy, tasty, and full of a delicious cream cheese mixture that we love.
- A tasty side. They are easy to make and the perfect side to any of our Asian dishes (like Sweet and Sour Chicken or General Tso’s Chicken).
Cream Cheese Wontons Ingredients and Substitutions
- 4 ounces regular cream cheese, softened – We use plain full-fat cream cheese that is softened so it mixes smoothly without any lumps.
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper – or ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon garlic pepper
- ½-1 teaspoon paprika – We used regular sweet paprika, but you can also try smoked or hot paprika for a flavor variation.
- egg roll or wonton wrappers
- fry oil – fill the pan with 1-2 inches of oil with a high smoking point like vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or olive oil suitable for frying.
How to Make Cream Cheese Wontons
- PREP. Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a small frying pan on medium heat.
- Mix spices into softened cream cheese until well incorporated.
- Slice egg roll wrappers with a pizza cutter into 4 small squares. Won Ton wrappers are already cut to the size you need.
- FILL. Using a small ice cream scoop, place a teaspoon-sized ball in the center of the square wrapper. Dip your finger in water and spread it on the four corners of the wrapper, and fold up to seal.
- FRY. When the oil is hot, fry until all sides are golden brown. Depending on how hot your oil is, you may need to fry it for a shorter or longer amount of time. Enjoy with a small bowl of sweet and sour or your favorite dipping sauce!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- The wrappers tend to dry out quickly, so keep them covered with a damp (not wet) cloth or plastic wrap.
- Don’t overfill the wrappers, as too much filling can leak out into the hot oil.
- For alternative cooking methods, air fry at 350°F for 3-5 minutes or oven bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
- We love to serve them with dipping sauces like Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Hoisin sauce, Sweet Chili Sauce, and Chinese Mustard.
Cream Cheese Wontons
These golden, crispy fried cream cheese wontons are irresistible, bursting with savory-tangy cream cheese, and ready in just 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces regular cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic pepper
- ½-1 teaspoon paprika
- Egg Roll or Wonton wrappers
Instructions
- Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a small frying pan on medium heat.
- Mix spices into softened cream cheese until well incorporated.
- If you have egg roll wrappers, slice them with a pizza cutter into 4 small squares. Wonton wrappers are already cut to the size you need.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, place a teaspoon-sized ball in the center of the square wrapper. Dip your finger in water and spread it on the four corners of the wrapper, and fold up.
- When the oil is hot, fry until all sides are golden brown. Depending on how hot your oil is, you may need to fry for a shorter or longer amount of time. Enjoy with yummy sweet and sour sauce!
Notes
Recipe tips.
- The wrappers tend to dry out quickly, so keep them covered with a damp (not wet) cloth or plastic wrap.
- Don’t overfill the wrappers, as too much filling can leak into the hot oil.
- For alternative cooking methods, air fry at 350°F for 3-5 minutes, or oven bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
- We love to serve them with dipping sauces like Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Hoisin sauce, Sweet Chili Sauce, and Chinese Mustard.
Nutrition
Serving: 6g, Calories: 66kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Sodium: 61mg, Potassium: 37mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 339IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
How to store?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat at 300°F for 5-10 minutes.
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This recipe was first published in 2014 and was updated in January 2024.
I’m allergic to pepper.What other spices/ingredients can I use instead,please? Thx!
Amazing!
OMG….so good. I could eat a million of them dipped in some sweet chili sauce. *drools*
These are majorly delicious and better than takeout!
I love wontons! I love this recipe! I also make this using spring roll wrapper but this is also very delicious! Yum!
I bet that would be tasty in a spring roll wrapper too. So glad you enjoy the recipe!
I have never homemade something like this before and it blew me away how easy and delicious it was. Loved it!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for giving it a try. Glad to hear it was a hit!
Have tried making then and they are so delicious
Can you use a pre flavored cream cheese?
You sure could. I haven’t tried, but I bet it would give a yummy flavor!
Is there a specific lemon pepper and garlic pepper you use? I made them today, but I felt like my seasonings were overpowering in the cream cheese.
Ooh Lawry’s has good ones or even Kinder’s. We have used the kroger brand too and they have worked great. McCormick is always a good choice for spices as well!
If you don’t make these you are missing out!! Our family goes extra and we put shrimp and imitation crab in ours!
Another favorite appetizer that goes with any Chinese meal.
This is my first time trying these wontons with cream cheese. Wow what a simple and absolutely addictive appetizer. The whole family loved them. I wonder if these could be made as a sweet version, for a dessert? Thanks!
Ooh I’m sure they could! That would also be delicious. So glad to hear you enjoyed the wontons.
We love these!! I could eat way more than I should. I always have extra wonton wrappers when I make your egg rolls, so these are made often!
These are so addicting! They are my favorite when we order Chinese Food! Now I can make them at home!
I order cream cheese wontons wherever I can, so when I came across your recipe, I was super excited! They were easy to make & taste just as great at home!
Just pinned these to try tomorrow. The look super good!
They are delicious! Hope you like them! Thank you!
I made these tonight. So delicious! Definitely worth the effort.
Yay!! Thank you so much for sharing that! I love these!!
They sound absolutely amazing. Easy and delicious! 🙂 I’ll definitely try those.
My girls and I love wontons!!! I attempted to make them once, but I think I bought the wrong kind of wrap so they didn’t turn out. Where do you find egg roll wrappers? Pinned the recipe 🙂
These sound so interesting! Going to have to try them out….we love chinese food! 🙂
I love wontons! Pinned!
Yum!! These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them!
Hi! The spices are listed in the ingredient list… perhaps you missed seeing them in there. But thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try.
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!