Description
Crispy fried shrimp wontons filled with juicy shrimp, garlic, ginger, and green onion, wrapped in a delicate wonton wrapper and deep-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
20 square wonton wrappers
Small bowl of water (for sealing wrappers)
Neutral oil, for frying (such as vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and finely chop them into a chunky paste.
- In a bowl, mix the shrimp with garlic, green onion, ginger, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.
- Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle or pouch, and seal tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry wontons in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pot.
- Transfer fried wontons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce such as sweet chili or soy-vinegar sauce.
Notes
Add chopped water chestnuts or mushrooms for extra texture.
Use fish sauce or chili flakes for more depth and heat.
For a lighter option, bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5–7 minutes for best crispiness.
Freeze uncooked wontons and fry directly from frozen when needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
