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    Better than Takeout Pork Fried Wontons

    Appetizers, Cooking, Family Recipes, Popular Recipes, Reader Favorites Jump to Recipe

    pork fried wontons and dipping sauce

    These crispy fried wontons, filled juicy pork and green onions, are easy to make at home. They’re even better than takeout, and you can deep fry them or make them in an air fryer.

    These pork fried wontons are my go-to party appetizer — for 30 years running! I’ve made so many batches over the years and they’re always gobbled up.

    pork fried wontons and dipping sauce

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    Fried wontons are the perfect bite-sized appetizer — even better than takeout. And they’re really easy to make with a few basic ingredients. You can deep fry them — my preference — or make air fryer wontons.

    Serve them with Wonton Dipping Sauce, this delicious Homemade Sweet & Sour Sauce or authentic homemade Chinese Hot Mustard.

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    I have been making these sausage-filled appetizers since I was in middle school. My recipe is adapted from a book on Chinese culture. Rather than requiring us to write a book report, our teacher assigned us to give a presentation to the class and to bring something handmade or homemade to share.

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • 🥟 What is a fried wonton?
    • 🥡 How to Make Pork Fried Wontons
    • 🥘 Ingredients for Pork Wontons
    • How to Make the Pork Wonton Filling
    • How to Fold Wontons (With Video)
    • 📋 How to Cook Fried Wontons (With Video)
    • 📖  Variations and substitutions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Do I have to fry these pork wontons?
    • Can you make wontons ahead of time?
    • Can I reheat fried wontons?
    • Where can I buy wonton wrappers?
    • What is the best oil to use for fried wontons?
    • How do I freeze wontons?
    • What is the best dipping sauce for fried wontons?
    • More Chinese Appetizers To Make at Home
    • More Wonton Recipes
    • 🎥 Recipe Video & Printable Recipe Card
    • Best Ever Pork Fried Wontons Recipe

    ❤️ Why You’ll Love This 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.

    pork fried wonton recipe with two different serving sauces

    My restaurant-style pork fried wonton recipe is really quite simple to make. Just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your refrigerator or pantry, plus wonton wrappers.

    If you’re planning a party or a get-together, these definitely need to be on the menu. My recipe makes 50 fried wontons. I recommend doubling or tripling the recipe because these delicious fried wontons do no last long!

    In fact, wontons, in all their forms, might be my favorite party food ever.

    I’ve curated a list of 100+ Wonton Wrapper Recipes you’ll want to try, including

    • Chicken Salad Wonton Cups
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    Want to see a brief overview of the process before diving into the recipe? Watch my web story on how to make fried wontons.

    🥟 What is a fried wonton?

    Fried wontons are bite-sized dumplings filled with ground meat and seasonings and fried to a crisp, golden brown. They’re a very popular Chinese appetizer, but you easily can make this restaurant favorite at home.

    Fried wontons are made using paper-thin sheets of dough. Popular wonton fillings include pork, shrimp, cream cheese, crab meat and vegetables.

    bowl of filled with pork fried wontons

    Everyone needs a signature dish, and fried wontons are mine. They are my go-to potluck contribution. My favorite party appetizer to serve. The hors d’oeuvre that never lasts long enough. The nosh that always runs out, whether I make a double batch or a triple.

    dipping a pork fried wonton in soy sauce

    🥡 How to Make Pork Fried Wontons

    You can find the full pork fried wonton recipe, with measurements and instructions at the end of this post, but I wanted to share some tips and answer some frequently asked questions based on my 30+ years experience making these fried wontons.

    This recpe was originally published on Atta Girl Says in 2012, but it was updated in January 2019 and January 2022.

    pork fried wonton with soy sauce and honey mustard dipping sauces

    🥘 Ingredients for Pork Wontons

    To make fried wontons, you’ll these ingredients:

    • ground pork or ground sausage
    • green onions
    • egg
    • soy sauce
    • sugar
    • salt
    • sesame oil
    • water
    • wonton wrappers
    • vegetable oil for frying

    The original version of this fried wonton recipe called for ground pork, but I prefer using sausage. That’s what I used the first time I made the fried wontons because it’s what was avaialble at our local grocery store.

    Using sausage makes the wontons even more flavorful. I usually use our favorite brand of breakfast sausage, but you could also use sweet, mild or hot Italian-style sausage.

    How to Make the Pork Wonton Filling

    • Begin by combining the sausage, sliced green onions, beaten egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar and water in a large bowl.
    • You may find it helpful to use your hands to mix the wonton filling.

    How to Fold Wontons (With Video)

    With the filling mixed, it’s now time to assemble the wontons.

    Folding the wontons does take a bit of time, but it’s not hard to do at all. It goes quickly if you recruit friends or family to help you.

    I use a large plastic cutting board as a folding surface. I also keep a small glass of water nearby so I can moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers before folding them.

    I also keep a baking sheet, lined with wax paper, nearby so I have a place to set the filled and folded wontons.

    1. Open the package of wonton wrappers and place the stack between dampened paper towels to keep them moist.
    2. Separate wonton wrappers and place several on a cutting board to fill.
    3. Add a teaspoon of filling to the center of each one. Be careful not to overfill.
    4. Dip your fingers in the water and moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper.
    5. Fold each wonton in half to create a triangle. Press the edges to seal.
    6. Bring the side points of the triangle down (away from the center point) and press together to form the dumpling shape.
    7. Transfer to lined baking sheet for frying.
    pork dumplings for frying

    When you buy your wonton wrappers, the package will probably have a diagram for how to fold them. The diagram is pretty straightforward, but sometimes it’s better to see the technique in action.

    In fact, I folded my wontons “wrong” for years because I misunderstood that diagram when I first saw it in 8th grade! So I’ve created a little video tutorial showing you my “wrong” way and the right way for folding wonton skins into dumplings.

    For the full how-to on how to fold wontons, be sure to check out my video tutorial below, as well as video in the recipe card.

    📋 How to Cook Fried Wontons (With Video)

    Once you have all your wontons filled and folded, it’s time to fry them. We like to tag team things, especially if I’m making a double or triple batch of wontons.

    My husband will start frying while I continue to fold the wontons.

    pork fried wonton with soy sauce and honey mustard dipping sauces
    1. Use a deep fryer or a large, deep pan filled about halfway with vegetable oil. (A cast iron dutch oven works great.)
    2. Over medium heat, bring oil to temperature — about 350 ℉ — to ensure the filling cooks completely while the wontons fry up to a nice golden brown color.
    3. Fry in small batches, flipping the wontons to ensure both sides are browned.
    4. Use stainless steel tongs or a spider strainer to remove the hot fried wontons from the oil.
    5. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
    removing a wonton from oil with a strainer

    If the wontons are browning too quickly, turn the heat down on the oil slightly.

    wontons frying in oil

    You’ll probably have to do this anyway as you work your way through the batch; the oil will get hotter the longer it is over the heat.

    For more tips, please watch the video where my husband, Bruce, shows how he fries up a batch of wontons.

    📖  Variations and substitutions

    • Use ground pork or Italian-style sausage, instead of breakfast sausage, to make wontons.
    • If you don’t like green onions, you can substitute regular yellow or white onions. Just be sure to dice them finely.
    • If you don’t want to deep fry the pork wontons, you can make them in an air fryer, add them to broth to make wonton soup them, or steam them.
    dipping a pork fried dumpling in soy sauce

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers to frequently asked questions about how to make pork fried wontons.

    Do I have to fry these pork wontons?

    Actually, you don’t! You can also steam these wontons. Or you can use them to make a delicious wonton soup. Just boil the wontons in broth four about 5 mintes until they float.

    I have a recipe for air fryer wontons made in our Ninja Foodi Grill air fryer.

    Can you make wontons ahead of time?

    You definitely can make wontons ahead of time.

    If you don’t have time to fry the wontons after folding them, you can put them in the refrigerator for a few hours, up to a day, and fry them later. Make sure to store the uncooked wontons in an airtight container, lined with wax paper.

    Allow plenty of space between the wontons. You want to be careful that they don’t stick together and that the wonton wrappers don’t dry out too much.

    When you’re ready, just fry or cook as you normally would.

    Can I reheat fried wontons?

    Absolutely!

    In fact, I usually make fried wontons ahead of time, then store them in the refrigerator until I’m ready to serve. I’ll reheat them just before I’m ready to serve them so they’re nice and hot when party guests arrive and hit the buffet table.

    Pork fried wontons reheat nicely in the oven at 350 degrees on a baking sheet. Just spread them in a single layer.

    You can also reheat them in an air fryer, set to 300 degrees, for a few minutes. Be sure to check them regularly to make sure they’re not browning too much.

    Where can I buy wonton wrappers?

    You don’t have to go to a specialty food store or an Asian market to find wonton wrappers. Most grocery stores should carry them.

    If you don’t know where to look for wonton wrappers at your grocery store, check the produce section. That’s where I always find them. They’re usually near the tofu, egg roll wrappers and fresh packaged herbs.

    For this recipe, I like to use square wonton wrappers, instead of round wonton wrappers.

    What is the best oil to use for fried wontons?

    I usually use vegetable oil or canola oil to make this pork fried wonton recipe, but you can also use peanut oil. I do not recommend using olive oil to fry wontons.

    How do I freeze wontons?

    You can freeze these wontons before frying them or afterwards.

    To freeze before frying: Place filled and folded wontons on a parchment lined baking sheet, making sure they’re not touching one another. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and freeze for several hours before transferring the wontons to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container.

    When you’re ready to cook them, thaw the wontons and fry as normal. Make sure the thawed wontons aren’t too wet when you drop them into the fryer to avoid oil from splattering and burning you.

    You can also use frozen wontons in soup. Just add a little extra boiling time to ensure they’re fully cooked.

    To freeze already fried wontons: Place them in the freezer on a baking sheet or plate so they’re not touching one another. Freeze for several hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container.

    Prepare the frozen, cooked wontons by baking for 10-15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

    You also can cook the frozen wontons in your air fryer.

    Place the frozen wontons in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray. Cook at 375 degrees for 14 minutes, turning the wontons or shaking the basket once.

    What is the best dipping sauce for fried wontons?

    We enjoy fried wontons dipped in with spicy homemade honey mustard or in soy sauce with a bit of sriracha mixed in.

    They’re also good dipped in sriracha mayonnaise and Chinese mustard, if you like spicier appetizers.

    To make the honey mustard dipping sauce, mix together equal parts of honey and yellow mustard (or the mustard of your choice). Add soy sauce, to taste, to thin the mixture.

    If you have any more questions about making fried wontons, leave a comment and I’ll be sure to answer.

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    Pin This! Pork Fried Wontons

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    🎥 Recipe Video & Printable Recipe Card

    bowl filled with pork fried wontons

    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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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 50 wontons
    Calories 94 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Dutch oven or soup pot

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ pound sausage or ground pork
    • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped green onions
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 Tablespoon water
    • 50 wonton wrappers
    • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all ingredients, except vegetable oil and wonton skins, together in a bowl. Use a spoon or your hands to combine the ingredients.
    • Put 1 teaspoon of pork mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper with water, and fold to form a triangle. Seal and pinch corners together to make dumplings.
    • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. When oil is 350° F, almost bubbling, add wontons in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan.
    • Fry in small batches until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove from the oil a strainer or tongs and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
    • Serve wontons warm with a dipping sauce made from equal parts mustard and honey, plus soy sauce to taste. These are also good with soy sauce and sriracha and hot Chinese mustard.

    Video

    Notes

    Look for wonton wrappers in the produce section of the grocery store, near the tofu, egg roll wrappers and fresh packaged herbs.
    Use vegetable oil, canola oil or peanut oil for frying wontons.
     

    Variations and substitutions

    • Use ground pork or Italian-style sausage, instead of breakfast sausage, to make wontons.
    • If you don’t like green onions, you can substitute regular yellow or white onions. Just be sure to dice them finely.
    • If you don’t want to deep fry the pork wontons, you can make them in an air fryer, add them to broth, boiling for 5 minutes until they float, to make wonton soup them or steam them.
     

    Reheating instructions:

    • Place wontons in a single layer on a baking sheet and reheat for 5 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees F.
    • Reheat them in an air fryer, set to 300 degrees F, for a few minutes. Just check them regularly to make sure they’re not browning too much.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword appetizer, sausage, wonton
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    1. Jo

      March 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      I always thought wonton would be hard to make- boy was I wrong!!! We all LOVE this recipe! We have it like every 2 weeks in fact we are making them tonight! Thank you very much for the recipe!!!!❤❤❤

      Reply
    2. Heidi

      March 09, 2022 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for an appetizer for a dinner I hosted and they were a hit with guests!

      Reply
    3. Shanae

      September 24, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      This was the first time I ever made wontons found this recipe and I love it. Just wanted to give you a quick pointer I found useful to fill the wontons. I use a piping bag that has a large opening on the top and use that to dollop the won ton filling on to like 9 or so wrappers then wet the edges and fold I found it to be very time saving.

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