Crispy Southwest Chicken Wontons
Southwest chicken wontons have a crispy outside but are full of tender, flavorful chicken on the inside. These easy appetizers can be fried or baked!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- ½ cup finely diced white onions
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 large cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 12 oz can chunk chicken drained (from Costco)
- ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
- ¼ cup verde salsa I use Herdez brand
- 2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing
- ½ package wonton wrappers I used the brand Nasoya, found in produce section of grocery store
- 1 egg white whisked with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Heat oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and bell pepper for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic for 1 minute and remove from heat.
- In large bowl add onion mixture, chicken, cilantro, salsa, ranch, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place 1 Tablespoon chicken mixture in center of wonton wrapper. Brush bottom edge with egg white wash, fold over filling and press edges together firmly, forming a triangle shape.
Option 1:
- Place about 1 inch of canola or vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. When hot, place 4 wontons at a time into oil. Cook 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Option 2:
- Place wontons on a baking sheet; bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until crispy, flipping once half way through cooking.
For Serving:
- Serve with Ranch dressing or salsa if desired.