Crispy Pan-Fried Wontons with Ginger Dipping Sauce
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These crispy pan fried wontons are one of my go to appetizers when I want something impressive but don't have much time. The whole recipe comes together in under an hour, and honestly, most of that is just waiting for them to cook. I love that fresh ginger in the dipping sauce brings real anti inflammatory benefits to the table while adding that bright, warming flavor. Plus, wontons are incredibly budget friendly since they use just a small amount of filling and those little wrappers are inexpensive. Your friends will think you spent hours in the kitchen, but the truth is it's pure simplicity from start to finish.
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Ingredients
- 24wonton wrappers
- 200 gground pork
- 15 gfresh ginger(minced)
- 2green onions(finely chopped)
- 30 mlsoy sauce
- 10 mlsesame oil
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 30 mlwater(for sealing wrappers)
- 60 mlvegetable oil(for cooking)
- 45 mlrice vinegar(for dipping sauce)
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Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the ground pork, minced ginger, chopped green onions, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix gently with your fingers until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Tip: Chilling the filling for 10 minutes makes it easier to handle and wrap.
- 2
Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you. Add about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper.
Tip: Keep unused wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.
- 3
Wet the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger. Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing gently to seal and release any air pockets.
Tip: Make sure the edges are well sealed or the wontons may open during cooking.
- 4
Bring the two corners of the triangle together and pinch to seal, creating the classic wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Tip: Arrange finished wontons on a parchment-lined tray and cover with plastic wrap until ready to cook.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, carefully place wontons in batches without crowding the pan.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan, as wontons need space to cook evenly and become crispy.
- 6
Fry the wontons for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side until golden and crispy, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side.
Tip: Use a slotted spoon to flip and remove wontons to prevent oil splashing.
- 7
Transfer cooked wontons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Combine rice vinegar, 15 ml of soy sauce, and 5 ml of sesame oil in a small bowl for dipping.
Tip: Serve wontons immediately while they're still warm and crispy for the best texture.
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