Everything you love about a jalapeño popper inside of a crispy fried wonton. Jalapeño Popper Wontons are the spicy snack you don't want to miss.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 24wontons
Ingredients
3large jalapeños
3slicescooked bacon
½cupshredded pepper jack cheese
4ozcream cheeseroom temperature
1Tbchivesminced
¼tspground black pepper
24wonton wraps
1egg
oil for frying
ranch dressingoptional for dipping
Instructions
Remove the stem and cut the jalapeño in half. Remove the seeds and then cut each half into 3-4 even pieces. Each piece should be about 1 inch square.
Finely mince the bacon and add to a bowl with the cream cheese. Add the shredded cheese, minced chives, and black pepper and mix well to combine.
Fill each jalapeno piece with about 1 tablespoon of filling. The pieces should be overstuffed to make a rounded top.
Make an egg wash by beating one egg with 1 tablespoon of water.
Remove one wonton wrap from the package at a time and cover the rest with a damp paper towel until ready to fill. Place one stuffed jalapeno piece onto the wrap. Cover all four edges of the wrap with egg wash before folding into a wonton shape. (Check out the video linked in the notes section for tips on wonton folding)
Once all the wontons are assembled, preheat a frying pan with an inch of oil to 350°. Once hot, quickly add the wontons, working in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan.
Let the wontons cook with the bottom down for 60-90 seconds or until golden brown. Turn the wontons over and let them cook for another 30-60 seconds, moving the wontons around to brown all sides. If you have a deep fryer, you'll need to cook for approximately 2 minutes.
Remove the wontons from the oil once cooked and place them on a wire rack over a baking sheet to allow the excess grease to drain. Season with a pinch of salt, if desired.
Serve hot with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.