Jalapeño Popper Wontons Recipe 445 Food

JALAPENO POPPERS IN A WONTON!

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or deep fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, jalapenos, cheese, paprika, salt, and garlic powder.
• Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold the won ton wrapper over the stuffing to make a triangle or a half moon, depending on the shape of the won ton wrappers you have purchased. Moisten the edges with a little water, and seal. Place prepared won tons under a slightly moist paper towel until ready for frying.
• Add 3 or 4 wontons to the hot oil, and cook until golden brown, turning once. Set aside on paper towels to drain. Repeat until all wontons have been fried. Serve hot.

JALAPENO POPPER WONTON PUFFS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl mix together cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic and green onions; mix well to combine then season with a little black pepper.
• Fill the wonton wrappers with approximately 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture.
• Fold wrappers into triangles then press with a moistened fork to seal (or seal edges as desired).
• In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Drop 3-4 wontons in at a time into the oil, and quickly fry, turning once until golden brown.
• Remove to paper towels.

JALAPENO POPPER WONTONS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese and jalapeno peppers. Arrange wonton wrappers a few at a time on a clean dry surface. Set a cup or small bowl of water nearby. Place about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each wrapper. Moisten your fingertip in the bowl of water and trace the edges of the wonton wrappers. Fold into triangles or follow directions on the package for desired shapes. This part can be done ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.
• Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When hot, fry the wontons a few at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with all of the wontons, then serve with the sweet chili sauce for dipping.