Jalapeno Popper Fried Wontons Recipe
Ingredients
- an 8-ounce block of cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
- 3 jalapeños, sliced in half, seeds (optional) and ribs removed, cut into strips and then chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- wonton shells
- more grapeseed oil, for frying
Instructions
- Depending on the level of heat you like, you can keep some of the seeds. I kept the seeds of one jalapeño.
- Add grapeseed oil to a nonstick skillet and heat for 3 minutes at medium heat. Add chopped jalapeños and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 to 6 minutes. Wipe the skillet with a clean paper towel.
- Add cream cheese to a medium mixing bowl and mix with a spatula. Add cooked jalapeños and mix together. Add cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture and mix.
- Spoon a teaspoonful of the filling to a wonton shell and fold. See video for instructions.
- Add oil to the nonstick skillet (about 1/4 inch) and heat on medium high for 3 minutes. Add 6 to 8 at a time or enough that’s not crowding the pan. Cook for 90 seconds on each side.
- Place on a paper towel lined plate and let the oil drain. Serve immediately.
Notes
Notes: You can totally make these a day ahead, although they are best when fried the day you put them together. They may stick together when stored in the refrigerator, just FYI, but most of the time they will cook up just fine!
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