Hong Kong Style Crispy Fried Wontons
炸雲吞
Crispy, golden-brown fried wontons filled with a savory mixture of pork and shrimp. A popular dim sum item and snack, often served with a sweet chili sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 30 sheets Wonton wrappers
- 150 g Ground pork
- 100 g Shrimp(peeled, deveined, and finely chopped)
- 50 g Water chestnuts(finely chopped)
- 2 stalks Scallions(finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Ginger(minced)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp White pepper
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 4 cups Vegetable oil(for deep frying)
- for sealing wrappers Water
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, scallions, and minced ginger. Mix well.
💡 Tip: Ensure all filling ingredients are finely chopped for a cohesive texture. - 2
Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, white pepper, and cornstarch to the filling mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined and slightly sticky.
💡 Tip: Cornstarch helps bind the filling and keeps it moist during frying. - 3
Lay a wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.
💡 Tip: Don't overfill the wrappers, as they will be harder to seal and may burst during frying. - 4
Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing out any air pockets. Then, bring the two bottom corners together and press to seal, creating a classic wonton shape. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
💡 Tip: Ensure the wrappers are sealed tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out. - 5
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or wok to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the wontons in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
💡 Tip: Maintain a consistent oil temperature for even cooking and crispiness. - 6
Fry the wontons for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
⏱️ 5 minutes💡 Tip: Turn the wontons occasionally for even browning. - 7
Serve the crispy fried wontons immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or soy sauce with vinegar.
💡 Tip: Best enjoyed fresh and hot for maximum crispiness.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓You can prepare the wonton filling and wrappers ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them.
- ✓If freezing, place wontons on a baking sheet in a single layer until frozen, then transfer to a freezer bag.
- ✓Fry frozen wontons for a few minutes longer.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add finely chopped mushrooms or bamboo shoots to the filling for added texture.
- Serve with a side of sweet and sour sauce.