Crispy Homemade Wonton Chips
Crispy homemade wonton chips are fried until golden brown and then perfectly seasoned for a quick and easy treat. Serve them as an appetizer or enjoy them as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
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If you have ever had crunchy wonton chips at a restaurant, then you understand how addicting these chips are. Served hot and fresh from the frying pan and generously seasoned, these chips are perfectly salty and crisp. They are lighter than tortilla chips but just as tasty!
Why you will love Wonton Chips:
Quick & Easy! This is affordable, super simple, and has just 3 ingredients. Whip up a batch of this easy recipe in just 5 minutes.
Perfect Party Snack! This is a shareable snack that everyone will love. Serve them as a grazing treat for all your social gatherings.
Versatile! Season them as heavily or lightly as you want. Add a kick of spice or a bit of citrus to switch up the flavor. And if you want to save some calories, this recipe is just as good when baked or air fried.
Ingredients for Wonton Chips Recipe
You will need the following ingredients:
- Vegetable oil: Use a neutral-tasting cooking oil with a high smoke point to fry the wonton wrappers. Canola oil works as a substitute.
- Wonton wrappers: You can find these in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores or at your local Asian market. The Hong Kong variety is thinner and contains eggs whereas the Shangai wrappers are thicker, without eggs. Either will work; it is just a matter of preference.
- Salt: Just a sprinkle.
optional toppings
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Sesame seeds
- Paprika
- Everything but the bagel seasoning
How to Make Wonton Chips
Add vegetable oil to a deep skillet and warm it up over medium heat. Do this for about 2-3 minutes or until it reaches 325°F.
Cut the wonton wrappers in half, diagonally down the middle. Separate all of the wrappers and place them in an overlapped pattern on a clean dry surface. This makes the frying process more efficient.
Carefully place the wonton wrapper halves into the hot oil one at a time.
Fry the wonton chips on each side for about 20 seconds, using tongs to flip them. Or fry them until they are golden brown. The chips fry super fast.
Use your tongs to remove them from the hot oil and place them on a cooling rack or a bed of paper towels in order to drain the excess grease.
Sprinkle them with salt or your favorite seasoning. ENJOY!
Alternative Cooking Methods:
baked wonton chips
Spray the chips with nonstick cooking spray and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Add them to a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
air fryer wonton chips
Wondering how to make fried wonton chips in the air fryer? Follow the baking instructions.
Tips and variations for Wonton Chips
- Slice them into strips for wonton strips.
- If you want crispy wonton chips, do not overcrowd the frying pan. You may need to cook in batches if you are using a small skillet.
- Season them as soon as they are done frying. The seasoning sticks better to a hot surface.
- Craving something sweet? Swap the savory toppings for a cinnamon sugar blend.
- Once they have cooled, store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
How to Serve Wonton Chips
- Crouton substitute: I prefer to cut them into wonton strips when I want to place them in a salad or soup.
- Dips: You can keep this great snack simple and dip them in duck sauce or sweet chili sauce. For a heartier dip, try wonton chips with poke, salmon dip, or French onion dip.
- Charcuterie Board: They are perfect for grazing. Add these to a platter for a unique twist on typical crackers and chips.
FAQ
Can you use egg roll wrappers for wonton chips?
Yes. If you can not find wonton wrappers, use egg roll wrappers instead.
What is similar to wonton chips?
Wonton chips are a delicious alternative to either potato chips or tortilla chips.
Are wonton crisps healthy?
These chips are deep fried but for a healthier alternative, you can bake or air fry them instead. You can also use less salt or omit it entirely.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 10 Wonton wrappers
- Sprinkle of salt
Optional seasonings
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Sesame seeds
- Paprika
- Everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil up in a deep skillet over medium heat, for about 2-3 minutes or until it reaches 325°F.
- Cut the wonton wrappers in half, diagonally down the middle. Separate all of the wrappers and place them in an overlapped pattern on a clean dry surface (to make the frying process easier and quicker).
- Carefully place the wonton wrapper halves into the hot oil one at a time, do not overlap or crowd the pan.
- Fry the wonton chips on each side for about 20 seconds, using tongs to flip them. Or fry them until they are golden brown. The chips fry super fast.
- Use your tongs to remove them from the hot oil and place them on a cooling rack or a bed of paper towels to drain the excess grease.
- Sprinkle them with salt or your favorite seasoning. ENJOY!
Alternative cooking method:
- Spray the wonton chips with nonstick cooking spray and place in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- *Air fry instructions the same.
