Pork and Shrimp Fried Wontons

Pork and Shrimp Fried Wontons are crispy, golden appetizers filled with savory ground pork and tender shrimp. Wrapped in wonton wrappers and fried until perfectly crunchy, these easy bites are ideal for parties, game days, or entertaining. They’re always a crowd favorite and disappear fast!

My mom makes the best egg rolls. When I make egg rolls or fried wontons, I like to apply two of her tricks. First, I include both ground pork and chopped shrimp in the filling—the shrimp gives the mixture a soft texture and a more complex flavor. Second, I sprinkle a pinch of sugar, which my mom always adds when using ground pork; it really boosts the meat’s flavor. I believe in keeping what works, especially when it’s mom-approved, so I just follow her methods!

My fried wontons are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground pork and finely chopped shrimp, seasoned with sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger. Each wonton is wrapped, then deep-fried until perfectly golden and irresistibly crispy.

They’re so delicious, you can enjoy them straight from the fryer. I have to admit, I always sneak a few while they’re still hot because crispy fried food is at its absolute best fresh out of the oil! If you love dipping sauces, you can’t go wrong with duck sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey sesame sauce, or a savory soy ginger sauce.

Enjoy these Pork and Shrimp Fried Wontons as appetizers or party food. Alternatively, serve them as a main dish, as at my house, with rice or rice noodles, fresh herbs, and greens, using lettuce leaves for wraps.

While they are best when freshly fried and crisp, you can make them ahead and reheat them later. They will still be delicious and crowd-pleasing. Just cook them a little less golden than recommended, then reheat in a 350° F oven, air-fry, or flash-fry until heated through and golden brown.

Recommended supplies:

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• This grease splatter screen helps contain the grease splatter. It is relatively inexpensive and makes cleanup a lot easier.
• Kitchen spider is a handy tool for the removal of food from hot oil.
• This 10-inch nonstick deep frying pan is induction-compatible and PFOA-free.
• Kitchen tongs are indispensable. These are great for flipping the wontons during frying.

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Pork and Shrimp Fried Wontons

Author: In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Frying Cuisine:Asian-Inspired Courses:Main Dish

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 45 minutesCook time: 30 minutesTotal time:1 hour 15 minutesServings:44 servings

Description

Pork and Shrimp Fried Wontons are crispy, golden appetizers filled with savory ground pork and tender shrimp. Wrapped in wonton wrappers and fried until perfectly crunchy, these easy bites are ideal for parties, game days, or entertaining. They’re always a crowd favorite and disappear fast!

Ingredients

• 4 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp, finely chopped  
• 8 ounces ground pork
• 1 large clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/3 cup chopped scallion
• 1 beaten egg, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons water
• 1 packet of wonton wraps
• canola or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Add the first ten ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. Add 1/2 of the beaten egg  (eyeballing it is fine). Using your hands, combine all of the ingredients.
2. Fill a frying pan halfway with cooking oil. Preheat to 360 degrees F.
3. Whisk 1 1/2 teaspoons of water into the unused portion of the beaten egg to make an egg wash.
4. Add 1 1/2 measured teaspoons of the filling to the center of a wonton wrap. Using a finger, moisten two adjacent edges of the wonton wrap with the egg wash. Fold the moistened edges over to the opposite side, lining up with the dry edges to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal tightly.
5. Next, brush one corner at the base (the longest side) of the triangle with the egg wash. Bring the two corners together towards the center. Crisscross at the center, pressing the wet corner to the dry corner to seal. Repeat filling and sealing wontons.
6. 
   Cook in batches, adding wontons to the hot oil and leaving plenty of room between each. Use tongs to turn the wontons over halfway through cooking to ensure they cook evenly. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until the wontons are golden brown and crispy. Use a kitchen spider or slotted spoon to transfer the wontons to a wire rack or paper towels. Continue frying the remaining wontons.
7. Serve with duck or your favorite dipping sauce. 
8. Makes 42 – 48 wontons.

Note

• Freeze leftovers to retain crispiness and reheat (from frozen) in the oven.

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