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    Homemade Chinese Takeout Appetizers

    Appetizers, Cooking, Easy Recipes, Snacks

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    Whether you’re looking for a simple snack or want something to serve a crowd, you can’t go wrong with these takeout favorites! Try these make-at-home versions of popular Chinese appetizers, including wontons, egg rolls, Chinese chicken wings, crab rangoons, Chinese spareribs and more. Also includes homemade versions of popular sauces.

    If I could only eat one type of cuisine for the rest of my life, it would be Chinese food! I just can’t get enough of the flavorful stir fries, spicy noodle dishes and those delicious Chinese appetizers.

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    I’ll take pork fried wontons, cold sesame noodles and cream cheese wontons over pizza and tacos anyday!

    If you love Chinese appetizers as much as I do, you’ll love these 36 takeout recipes you can make at home. You’ll enjoy these make-at-home versions of Chinese restaurant favorites like egg rolls, potstickers and dumplings, as well as recipes for the slow cooker, air fryer and Instant Pot.

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    There are also keto-friendly, low-carb, vegetarian and healthy recipes for popular appetizers and starters.

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    • Wontons & Dumplings
    • Homemade Potstickers
    • Chinese Cauliflower Appetizers
    • Egg Roll and Spring Roll Recipes
    • Shrimp Appetizers
    • Chinese Chicken Wings & Chicken Appetizers
    • Chinese Ribs & Spareribs
    • Meatball Appetizers
    • Cream Cheese Wontons & Crab Rangoons
    • More Chinese Appetizers
    • Chinese Takeout Sauces

    Wontons & Dumplings

    There are so many different ways to prepare wontons and dumplings and so many different fillings you can make.

    I’m a big fan of crispy wontons, and I’ve experimented with deep frying them and air frying them. Verdict: you can’t go wrong either way!

    And don’t forget about steamed dumplings. They make a great first course or party appetizer, or you can make them a meal. Dumplings can be filled with tofu, vegtables, pork, chicken or another meat, and they’re great paired with wonton dipping sauce or sweet and spicy sauce.

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    Best Ever Pork Fried Wontons Recipe
    Each fried wonton is filled with a juicy flavorful bite of pork and green onions, accented with soy and sesame flavors. They’re wonderfully crispy around the edges, but chewy and toothsome where the wonton wrapper dough puffs around the filling.
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    Chinese Chilli Oil Dumplings
    Soft and silky Chinese pork & shrimp dumplings in a fragrant and spicy chilli oil sauce. One bite, and you'll swear these came from from your favorite Chinese restaurant instead of your kitchen.
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    Air Fryer Pork Wontons
    Skip the deep frying and make these crispy pork wontons in your air fryer. They're ready in minutes!
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    Looking for more recipe inspiration. Don’t miss these 100+ ways to cook with wonton wrappers.

    Homemade Potstickers

    Potstickers are another popular Chinese dumpling appetizer, usually filled with ground pork or chicken, vegetables or shrimp.

    Potstickers are similar to steamed dumplings, but they have a crispy exterior. They’re typically pan fried until brown, then steamed under cover in a little bit of water.

    Try one of these homemade potsticker recipes, including a vegetarian version filled with tofu and vegetables. And did you know you can make potstickers in an Instant Pot, from start to finish?

    Tofu Potstickers
    These homemade potstickers are filled with crumbled tofu, colorful bell peppers, mushrooms and spices. They're so good, you'll want to make extras to freeze for a quick snack whenever you're craving Chinese takeout.
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    Potstickers Recipe
    A failproof potstickers recipe! Learn how to make potstickers with ground turkey, cabbage, and a perfect combination of spices and seasonings!
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    Instant Pot Potstickers
    These potstickers can be filled with ground pork or ground turkey. They're cooked entirely in the Instant Pot — from filling to frying to steaming.
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    Chinese Cauliflower Appetizers

    Looking for meat-free version of your favorite Chinese foods?

    Cauliflower is a popular substitute for chicken, shrimp and meat. Its nooks and crannies are particularly suited for sticky, saucy sauces such as General Tso’s, Bang Bang and Sesame.

    You won’t even miss the meat!

    Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
    Crispy, crunchy, spicy and sweet, this baked Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a healthier version of popular fried Chinese dishes. You won't miss the meat, and you'll want to use the sweet and spicy sauce on everything!
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    Keto Bang Bang Cauliflower
    You'll love this gluten-free, keto baked cauliflower with homemade bang bang sauce. The cauliflower is nice and crispy and perfectly spiced. It is sure to become one of your favorite low-carb appetizers or Chinese side dishes.
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    General Tso’s Cauliflower
    This General Tso’s Cauliflower is a delicious healthy twist on a Chinese take-out favorite! Crispy, tangy, sweet, and tender — serve it as an appetizer, side or entree.
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    Egg Roll and Spring Roll Recipes

    Is it even takeout without an egg roll or a spring roll?

    The next time a craving hits, try one of these homemade egg roll recipes. Did you know you can use pre-shredded coleslaw mix to make the filling?

    Egg rolls can be deep fried in peanut oil, cooked in air fryer or baked in the oven.

    And if you’re looking for a healthier roll, try a fresh spring roll with peanut dipping sauce. They’re one of my favorite appetizers to order at an Asian restaurant.

    Easy Homemade Chinese Egg Rolls
    These homemade egg rolls taste exactly like the ones from a Chinese restaurant! Filled with shredded cabbage, carrots and ground pork and fried in peanut oil, these egg rolls are crispy and delicious!
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    Baked Sesame Ginger Easy Egg Roll Recipe
    Skip the deep frying! These sesame ginger egg rolls can be made with pork or ground chicken. Bake them in the oven until they are crispy and golden.
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    Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sesame Dipping Sauce
    These vegetable spring rolls are the super fresh and healthy counterpart to fried egg rolls. Serve this "handheld salad" with a peanutty sesame dipping sauce. You will love this fun way to eat veggies!
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    Air Fryer Egg Rolls
    These homemade air fryer egg rolls are crispy delicious. Made from scratch with ground pork & coleslaw filling, they are ready in under an hour. They turn out perfectly crispy, just like the deep fried version.
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    Shrimp Appetizers

    I always gravitate to the shrimp dishes when I order Chinese takeout. There are just so many delicious options!

    You’ll also find many different types of shrimp appetizers on the menu at Chinese restaurants. These include traditional shrimp toast and crispy, spicy bang-bang shrimp.

    Enjoy these make-at-home versions.

    Shrimp Toast Recipe
    Shrimp toast is a traditional Chinese appetizer. This healthier version is pan fried with sprouted wheat bread, but it's just as delicious as the deep fried classic.
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    Bang Bang Shrimp
    This bang bang shrimp recipe brings the famous restaurant appetizer home. It features succulent grilled or fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce.
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    Firecracker Shrimp
    This firecracker shrimp is crisped to perfection and tossed in a sweet and spicy firecracker sauce. It's ready in 15 minutes and can be served as an appetizer or entree.
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    Chinese Chicken Wings & Chicken Appetizers

    Chicken wings and other chicken dishes are staples on Chinese takeout menus.

    You’ll love these delicious, homemade versions, including crispy low-carb terayaki wings and slow cooker sweet and spicy wings cooked in a Crock-Pot.

    There’s also a homemade version of PF Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps that can be served as an appetizer or a main course.

    Crispy Baked Low Carb Teriyaki Wings
    All of the delicious flavors of sugary, fried teriyaki wings, but none of the gluten and carbs. These baked teriyaki wings are so crispy you'll swear someone broke into your kitchen and fried them.
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    Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    A copycat version of the popular P.F Chang’s appetizer. These homemade lettuce wraps feature ground chicken and veggies are coated with an Asian sauce. They're so good!
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    Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings in the Slow Cooker
    Looking for a party recipe that you’ll make again and again? These Asian style sweet and spicy chicken wings are always a hit. Perfect for the Super Bowl or any kind of bash. And they’re easy to make. Just marinate, broil and toss in the slow cooker.
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    Chinese Ribs & Spareribs

    Whether you prefer meatier baby back ribs or authentic Chinese-style spare ribs, you can’t go wrong with these starters that are hearty enough to be served as a meal!

    Be sure to grab lots of napkins! Ribs can be messy to eat, but the bold flavors more than make up for that.

    These Asian sweet & spicy grilled baby back ribs are going to be the star of your next cookout! Seasoned with a delicious homemade spice rub and slow cooked on the grill until they're fall-off-the-bone tender, the ribs are finished with a maple chili garlic sauce. You'll feel like a champion pitmaster every time you serve these! #ad #GetGrillingAmerica #ribs #grilledribs
    Asian Maple Chili Garlic Grilled Baby Back Ribs
    These Asian sweet and spicy grilled baby back ribs are seasoned with a delicious homemade spice rub and slow cooked until they're fall-off-the-bone tender. The ribs are finished with a maple chili garlic sauce. You'll feel like a champion pitmaster every time you serve these.
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    Easy Slow Cooker Chinese Spare Ribs
    Spare ribs are a staple starter at Chinese restaurants. This make-at-home spare ribs recipe is made in the slow cooker. The ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender, and you'll love the sticky sauce made with honey, hoisin sauce and five-spice powder.
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    Meatball Appetizers

    Meatballs are great to serve at parties because it’s easy to make a large batch of them.

    Many of these meatball recipes can kept warm in a slow cooker, which really gives the flavors time to develop.

    These meatball appetizer recipes are so versatile. You can make pork, chicken or beef meatballs from scratch or use frozen ones as a shortcut.

    Meatballs pair well with lots of different sauces — spicy, sweet, teriyaki, orange and more.

    No wonder they’re such a popular party appetizer.

    P.F. Chang’s Cocktail Meatballs
    This copycat version of the popular restaurant dish is a triple threat — easy to make, easy to serve and easy to eat. Made with chicken, panko and green onions, the cocktail meatballs are simmered in a sweet and tangy sesame sauce.
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    Instant Pot Orange Glazed Meatballs
    Serve this flavorful meatballs as a party appetizer or add rice and make it a meal. This shortcut recipe uses frozen meatballs, cooked in an Instant Pot, with a homemade orange glaze. They're ready in less than 15 minutes.
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    Spicy Meatballs and Rice
    You'll love these spicy barbecue meatballs with an Asian chili garlic sauce. Only four ingredients, and they can be cooked in an Instant Pot pressure cooker, slow cooker or on the stovetop.
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    Cream Cheese Wontons & Crab Rangoons

    Baked, air fryed or deep fried — you definitely have options when you’re preparing cream cheese wontons or crab rangoons.

    Crispy on the outside with a delicious, creamy filling, they’re best served warm.

    Cream cheese wontons generally have a slightly sweet filling made with sweetened cream cheese and green onions. I like to serve them with this quick and easy wonton dipping sauce.

    Crab rangoons can be sweet or savory, filled with a crab and cream cheese mixture. They’re delicious with homemade sweet and sour sauce.

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    Homemade Cream Cheese Wontons
    These crispy homemade Chinese-style cream cheese wontons have a creamy sweet filling that practically melts in your mouth. Serve them hot with a savory soy dipping sauce or homemade sweet and sour sauce.
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    Baked Crab Rangoons
    These Baked Crab Rangoons are crunchy on the outside and filled with creamy crab on the inside! These make a perfect and tasty appetizer!
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    Homemade Crab Rangoons
    Crispy crab puffs filled with cream cheese and real lump crab meat and fried golden brown. Serve crab rangoons with homemade sweet and sour sauce, just like your favorite Chinese restaurant does.
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    More Chinese Appetizers

    Veggies, skewers, classic soups — there are so many other types of Chinese appetizers.

    Even if you have your go-to favorites, like egg rolls and wontons, you may want to expand your palate with these other flavorful Chinese appetizers.

    Copycat PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans
    Served with a spicy sauce with just a hint of flavor, these green beans are a great way to start a Chinese meal at home.
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    Chinese Xinjiang Lamb Skewers
    These Chinese Xinjiang Lamb Skewers offer up all the authentic fragrances of Western Chinese street food. Smoky, peppery and addictive!
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    Spiced Boiled Peanuts
    This wonderful and popular Chinese snack is easily made by boiling peanuts in water with warm spices. The peanuts are tender and naturally sweet without any sugar added!
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    Egg Drop Soup
    Egg Drop Soup is a simple and delicious restaurant-style recipe perfect as an appetizer or light lunch. The homemade version is even better than what you get at a Chinese restaurant.
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    Quick & Easy Cold Sesame Noodles
    If you do meal prepping, you’ll love these cold sesame noodles with peanut sauce. The quick recipe can be customized depending on what veggies you have in the fridge. Noodles make a great lunch, or you can serve them as a party appetizer in mini takeout containers.
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    Chinese Takeout Sauces

    The sauces are a big part of the flavor experience when you eat Chinese food.

    Give me all the Chinese hot mustard, sweet and sour sauce, chili garlic sauce, wonton dipping sauce, duck sauce and sriracha sauce, please! But sometimes those little sauce packets that come with your takeout order just don’t cut it.

    I still remember the first time I had the house-made hot mustard from our favorite local Chinese takeout. That sinus-clearing mustard was so good!

    Once you try these homemade Chinese takeout sauces, you won’t go back to the little packets or the store-bought versions again.

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    Homemade Wonton Dipping Sauce
    Ready in less than 5 minutes, this homemade dipping sauce is made with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and chili garlic sauce. Use it on wontons, dumplings, potstickers, egg rolls, spring rolls and more.
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    Homemade Chinese Sweet & Sour Sauce
    Tangy and sweet dipping sauce for cream cheese wontons, crab rangoons, fried wontons, chicken tenders and more. A make-at-home version of the popular Chinese restaurant sweet and sour sauce.
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    Easy Chinese Hot Mustard
    Authentic restaurant-style homemade Chinese hot mustard to serve on egg rolls, fried wontons, crab rangoons and crispy wontons.
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    Homemade Duck Sauce
    This homemade duck sauce recipe can be made in minutes with simple ingredients. Great to serve with egg rolls, fried wontons and more.
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    1. Bliss

      May 18, 2022 at 9:27 am

      We have specialties in our family. There is someone who does egg rolls, we have a pot sticker queen as well as an egg foo young maker with a side of wontons. But there is always room for new recipes and to tweak the others. Pinned!

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