Where can you buy wonton wrappers?

Wonton wrappers can be bought at most major grocery stores, typically in the refrigerated section. Even my tiny rural store carries these, so you shouldn’t have any trouble tracking some down.

I would not personally recommend making these wrappers yourself. It can be done, but it really time-consuming and turns this quick appetizer into more a labor of love.

How do you fold wontons?

There’s really no “wrong” way to fold these. As long as the wrappers are sealed you’ll end up with something delicious.

To fold them like you see pictured here, just match corner to corner creating a triangle. Make sure to wet the edges lightly so the filling doesn’t come out when they are frying. 

How do you fry wontons?

When you deep fry your chicken wontons, make sure that the oil is heated to 350° degrees. If your oil is too hot it will cook the wontons too quickly and the filling won’t get a chance to cook.

If you don’t have an oil thermometer, you can test it by cooking a tester. You want the wonton to take about 4-5 minutes total to cook.

What’s the best pan to use for frying wontons?

A wok will always be ideal for this sort of thing, but if you don’t have one you can use any skillet. I prefer non-stick.

Be careful when you slide the wontons into the oil to prevent any splattering. You want a high temp oil like canola or avocado oil for best results. 

Tips for frying the best wontons ever

Be patient! | You’ll be flipping the wontons halfway through the fry to get the other side, so don’t feel like you have to flip them more than that. Let them cook in peace, why don’tcha??

Never walk away from your stove when frying | For real. Not even for a minute. These cook quickly and anytime you’ve got frying going on you need to be all hands on deck.

Have your draining area ready | You’ll want a plate lined with paper plates to place the cooked wontons on to cool before you shovel them into your mouth. Have it ready before you need it!