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Mexican Wontons Recipe

Mexican Wontons are a zingy twist on a classic appetizer. They are crispy with a perfectly spiced, creamy center!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese, Mexican
Servings: 45 wontons
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 pound finely shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
  • ½ (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 (14-ounce) package wonton wrappers
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Add shredded cheese, cream cheese, diced chilies, garlic powder, and chili powder to a medium bowl and mix until combined.
  • Place about 1 teaspoon of this mixture into the center of each wonton.
  • Brush the edges of the wonton wrapper with water and fold diagonally in half. Firmly press edges together to seal.
  • Heat oil in a pot to 365°F. Fry about 6 wontons at a time until golden brown and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with Guacamole, Queso, or Pico.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wonton | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.1mg