Description
These crispy chicken wontons are golden brown, crunchy, and packed with a flavorful filling. Paired with a creamy, sweet, and spicy dipping sauce, they make the perfect appetizer or snack. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Wontons
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 14 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen wontons (Trader Joe’s mini chicken cilantro or Costco wontons work well)
- 1–2 cups chicken broth (adjust based on desired consistency)
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons chili crisp
For the Sweet and Spicy Cream Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
Toppings
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Wontons
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in grated garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 2: Cook the Wontons
- Add frozen wontons directly to the pan.
- Pour in 1–2 cups chicken broth and ½ cup teriyaki sauce.
- Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, until the wontons are heated through.
Step 3: Crisp the Wontons
- Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil and pan-fry wontons until crispy on both sides.
- Drizzle with 1–2 tablespoons chili crisp.
Step 4: Make the Sweet and Spicy Cream Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.
Step 5: Assemble and Serve
- Transfer crispy wontons to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve with the sweet and spicy cream sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust chili crisp for desired spice level.
- If you prefer a lighter version, air-fry or bake the wontons instead of pan-frying.
- For extra crispiness, let the wontons drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels.
- Wontons can be frozen before frying for meal prep—just add an extra 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 wontons with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg