Fried Wonton Strips (2024)

FAQs

What are fried wonton strips made of? ›

Chinese crispy fried wonton chips are super easy to make and made with dumplings or wonton wrappers (wonton skins). They are essentially wonton wrappers that have been deep-fried in oil until they are crispy, and golden brown and served with dipping sauce, or used as a salad or soup topper.

In a pinch, egg roll wrappers can be used for wontons. Keep in mind they are larger and thicker than wonton wrappers, so your final result may be different.

Consuming fried or steamed wontons is not likely to impart any significant health benefits. The food does provide energy in the form of carbohydrates and fat. If meat, poultry, or seafood is added you'll also get a small benefit from protein which helps to build and maintain muscle mass.

I like to use either peanut oil or vegetable oil for deep frying. Both are neutral flavored and have a high smoke point. They can handle the amount of heat needed to make sure that your wonton strips fry up crispy without absorbing too much oil.

Fried wonton filling with pop

My recipe below has a classic authentic Chinese wonton filling – pork, shrimp, and fresh aromatics with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil. The ingredients combine for a deep and satisfying umami with a pop of bright flavor from the ginger and a hint of nuttiness from the sesame oil.

Fried wonton, without filling (3 each) contains 22.6g total carbs, 21.7g net carbs, 5g fat, 5.1g protein, and 159 calories.

The best way to keep fried foods crispy? Just place them on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. If you're frying multiple batches, throw the whole setup into a low oven to keep everything warm as you keep frying and adding to the rack.

To make a single serving

For each 8 to 10 wontons, boil 1 cup of soup.

There are many types of wonton fillings, but I'd say that pork and shrimp/prawns are the most common. Then there are all sorts of additions, including mushrooms, water chestnuts, chopped up Asian greens and even carrots.

What is a good egg substitute for wontons? ›

Moistening wrappers: If egg is called for to seal a dumpling, use water or a combination of flour and water (make a paste of 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour with 2 ¼ teaspoon water).

A little water acts as the “glue” to keep the wontons sealed tight so they don't fall apart as they cook. Remember to buy square wrappers (round wrappers don't work with this folding technique) and press as much air out of the wontons as you can while sealing them.

Homemade fried wonton strips will keep for up to 4 days in an sealed airtight container. Just note, like anything that's fried, they taste freshest the day they are made.

As far as carbs go, these wonton chips are 12 grams vs 17 grams. Fat content is much lower as well- . 4 grams of fat for the wonton chips vs 7 grams in the tortilla chips. This definitely is a great lower calorie, lower point, lower fat, lower carb option!

Choosing the Healthiest Soup

Both egg drop and wonton soups are among the better options if you are trying to eat healthy at a Chinese restaurant. A cup of egg drop soup contains 65 calories and only 1.5 grams of fat, while a cup of wonton soup provides 71 calories but only 0.6 grams of fat.

Wonton meat filling is usually made of ground pork, sometimes combined with shrimp, chicken, or beef, seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and other spices for flavor.

Traditional Chinese wonton wrappers are made from wheat flour, eggs and water, and can be used to wrap around any number of fillings to be cooked in soups or fried. That's obviously a no-go for anyone eating gluten free.