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Crispy Fried Shamrock Wontons with Cream Cheese

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These crispy fried shamrock-shaped wontons filled with creamy spinach and cream cheese are a fun, festive appetizer perfect for parties or a crunchy snack.

Ingredients

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  • Wonton wrappers (square)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • About 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable oil for frying
  • Water (for sealing wontons)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chopped fresh spinach. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and evenly combined (about 5 minutes).
  2. Set up your workstation: Place wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Have a small bowl of water nearby to moisten edges for sealing. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C), about 10 minutes.
  3. Fill and shape each wonton: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese-spinach mixture onto the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water. Fold wrapper into a triangle by bringing one corner to the opposite corner, pressing firmly to seal. Then fold the triangle’s corners together to form a shamrock shape, pressing to seal again. Ensure edges are tightly sealed (about 10 minutes for 20 wontons).
  4. Fry the wontons: Carefully place 4-5 wontons in hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes per batch until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining wontons.
  5. Serve warm: Enjoy fresh and hot with your choice of dipping sauce such as sweet chili or ranch.

Notes

Seal wonton edges well with water to prevent filling leakage. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) for best crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Dry spinach thoroughly before mixing. Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling. If wontons puff too much, poke a small hole with a toothpick before frying. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated in oven or air fryer for crispiness. Do not microwave.

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