These crispy air fryer wontons bring the perfect restaurant-style appetizer right to your kitchen, without the mess of deep frying. Ready in just 25 minutes, these golden-brown parcels are lighter than their traditional counterparts at only 74 calories each, but still pack that satisfying crunch you crave.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a healthier snack option, these wontons deliver authentic Asian flavors with a modern, health-conscious twist.
Ingredients for Crispy Air Fryer Wontons
- Cream Cheese: 8 ounces, softened at room temperature for easy mixing
- Green Onion: 2 tablespoons, thinly sliced for fresh flavor
- Sriracha: 1 teaspoon, optional for heat lovers
- Seasonings: ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
- Wonton Wrappers: 6 ounces (about 20 pieces), keep covered while working
- Sweet Chili Sauce: ⅓ cup for dipping
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Mix cream cheese, green onions, sriracha, and seasonings until well combined
- Form Wontons: Place 2 teaspoons filling in center of each wrapper, moisten edges with water
- Seal Wontons: Fold opposite corners to center, pinch to seal, then repeat with remaining corners
- Prep Air Fryer: Spray basket with olive oil spray, arrange wontons without overcrowding
- Air Fry: Spray wontons with oil, cook at 350°F for 7 minutes until golden brown
- Serve: Plate hot wontons with sweet chili sauce and enjoy while crispy!
Air Fryer Tips
Hey there! Getting crispy wontons in the air fryer is super easy. A light spritz of oil is all you need – the air fryer does the rest of the work! Keep your wontons in a single layer with a bit of space between them so the hot air can flow around each one. If you notice some wontons browning faster than others, give the basket a gentle shake halfway through cooking.
Make-Ahead & Storage
These little cuties can be prepped ahead! Fill and fold your wontons, then pop them in an airtight container with wax paper between layers. They’ll stay fresh in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking. Already cooked some? Store any leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days and rewarm them in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to get that crunch back!
Easy Variations
Want to switch things up? Try these simple twists:
- Skip the sriracha and add finely chopped jalapeños for fresh heat
- Mix in some cooked, crumbled bacon for a smoky touch
- Add shredded cheddar cheese to the filling for extra gooey goodness
- Swap sweet chili sauce for ranch or honey mustard for dipping
Serving Ideas
These wontons make the perfect party snack! Set them out on a platter with small bowls of different dipping sauces. They’re amazing as part of an appetizer spread with other finger foods. For a fun twist, place them on top of a crisp Asian-style salad as a crunchy garnish. And don’t forget to sprinkle some extra sliced green onions on top for a pop of color!
Air Fryer Wontons
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Medium Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp green onion thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sriracha optional to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 6 ounces wonton wrappers about 20
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, green onion, sriracha, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Lay one wonton wrapper on your work surface and add 2 teaspoons of filling to the center.
- Lightly brush the edges of the wonton with water and then fold two opposite corners toward the center and pinch them to seal.
- Fold the remaining two corners up to the center and pinch the seams to seal in the filling. Repeat with the remaining wontons.
- Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray and add as many wontons as will fit– make sure not to crowd the pan!
- Then spray the wontons with olive oil spray and cook them at 350ºF/180ºC for 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Continue cooking the wontons in batches.
- Serve the wontons with sweet chili sauce to dip and enjoy!
