Description
Crispy Fried Wonton Shrimp is a delicious appetizer featuring shrimp wrapped in wonton wrappers, deep-fried to golden perfection, offering a delightful crunch with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, or other seasonings
Instructions
- In a bowl, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings.
- Take a wonton wrapper and place a small amount of seasoned shrimp in the center.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg.
- Fold the wrapper over the shrimp to form a triangle and press to seal.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the wontons in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Experiment with different seasonings for varied flavors.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wontons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crispy Fried Wonton Shrimp, appetizer, fried shrimp, wonton recipe