Crispy Sweet-Chili Wontons
Golden fried wonton pockets tossed in a sticky sweet-chili glaze and topped with scallions
25 minutes
4 servings
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Ingredients
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 1/2 lb ground pork or chicken
- 2 scallions, chopped (plus more to garnish)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 egg (to seal wrappers)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix the ground meat with scallions, ginger, and soy sauce.
- 2
Place a spoonful of filling on each wrapper, brush edges with egg, and fold/seal into pockets.
- 3
Heat oil to 350°F and fry wontons until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Drain briefly, then toss in warmed sweet chili sauce.
- 5
Pile onto a plate and shower with fresh scallions.
Liz's Tip:
Don't overfill — a little filling seals better and fries up crispier.