These Air Fryer Wontons are exactly why I keep telling y’all the air fryer can do way more than reheat leftovers. The wrappers turn golden and crispy without deep frying, while the filling stays tender and flavorful inside. I’ve been air frying since 2017, and the key with wontons is a light coating of oil and enough space for that hot air to circulate. I've done the testing for you!
Air Fryer Wonton Ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Wonton Wrappers
- Green Onions
- Sugar or Sweetener
- Chives (dried or fresh)
How to Make Air Fryer Wontons
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add softened cream cheese to a bowl along with chives, green onions, and sweetener. Mix.
- Lay wonton wrappers on a flat surface. Moisten the edge of each wrapper with water.
- Add 1 teaspoon to 1 ½ teaspoons of filling to the middle of each wrapper.
- Fold each wrapper.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the wontons in the air fryer basket. Spritz with oil.
- Air fry.
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Air Fryer Wontons Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 oz cream cheese Softened at room temperature
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sweetener or sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried chives You can use fresh, minced if you wish
- 17-21 wonton wrappers
- small bowl of water
- cooking oil spray I use olive oil
Optional
- ¼ cup crushed pineapple I used fresh, you can also use canned. You can add more than ¼ cup if you wish.
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, green onions, sweetener, and chives in a medium bowl. If you are making pineapple wontons, add the wontons here as well. Stir well.
- Grab your wonton wrapper and dip your fingers into the small bowl of water and then use your wet fingers to line the 4 edges of the wonton wrapper. You can also use a cooking brush. Depending on the brand of wonton wrappers you use, you may want to consider double wrapping, if they are extremely thing.
- Add 1 teaspoon to 1 ½ teaspoons of filling to the middle of the wrapper. Do not overfill, the filling will leak from the wonton. Smooth the filling with a spoon or spatula.
- Seal the wrapper diagonally to create a triangle shape. Ensure the edges are moist. This will keep the wrapper sealed. You can also fold them in a rectangluar shape.
- Spray cooking oil in the air fryer basket. Load the wontons in the basket and spritz with oil. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Air fry on 370 degrees. Cook for 8-10 minutes. I did not flip the wontons. Each air fryer brand will cook at varying speeds. Check-in on the wontons and fry them to your desired level of crisp.
Video
Notes
- I usually see wonton wrappers in the refrigerated section of the grocery store near produce.
- If you notice white dusting on the air fryer wrappers, you can spritz those areas with oil, or coat them with an egg wash.
- I usually make a batch of ½ savory and ½ with pineapples using ¼ cup of pineapple. Feel free to double that if making full batch with pineapple.
Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)
Frequently Asked Questions and Recipe Pro Tips
Triangle: Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle.
Rectangle: Fold the wrapper in half to form a rectangle.
Rectangular Ignot: Fold the wrapper in half to form a rectangle. Pull down on the two lower corners of the wonton and seal the corners together.
I recommend 370 degrees.
The wontons will need 7-10 minutes of cook time. Each air fryer brand will cook at varying speeds. Check-in on the wontons and fry them to your desired level of crisp.
Reheating them in the air fryer does the trick. After being sealed away and stored, they will soften some. You can reheat them in the air fryer, maybe add a spritz of oil if necessary.
Store-bought, frozen can be cooked on 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
I recommend it. Without oil, wonton wrappers can turn dry and hard instead of crisp and golden. Lightly spray both sides with cooking oil.
They were likely cooked too long or didn't have enough oil on the wrappers. Wonton wrappers are thin, honey. They don't need forever in the air fryer.
Don't overfill them, and make sure you seal the edges really well. Moisten the edges with water, press out any excess air around the filling, and firmly pinch them closed.
Don't get greedy with the filling. 😂 About a teaspoon is usually plenty, depending on the size of your wrappers. Overstuffed wontons are much harder to seal and more likely to burst while cooking.
I don't recommend it. Arrange them in a single layer with a little space between each one so the hot air can circulate. Overcrowding is how you end up with some crispy wontons and some sad, pale ones.
The wrappers should be crisp and golden, and the filling should be completely cooked through. If you're using raw meat in the filling, use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches a safe internal temperature.
Store them in sealable bags or a tightly sealed container for up to a few months. Reheat the wontons from frozen in the air fryer on 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes or until warm.
Air Fryer Wontons Substitutes and Variations
- Pineapple
- Ground Pork
- Shredded Cabbage
- Shrimp
- Lobster
Wontons Dipping Sauce
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Anonymous says
Just made these and the chicken fried rice as well. Better than take out!!
staysnatched says
I agree! Much better than take out!
Shannon says
When I ordered my groceries this week, because of Rona, I made sure I had the ingredients for this recipe. Made these today!!! So good!! Can't wait to make ones filled with meat.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
DeErica says
I just made these, added some chopped shrimp and served them with Frank’s Sweet Chili sauce! So good!! A new fave!
staysnatched says
That sounds so good!
Mayah says
Just made these for a quick afternoon snack. So easy and so yummy. Would definitely make again!
staysnatched says
Great snack!
Mihaela says
Thank you for another delicious recipe. I made the savory ones and they were so easy and fast to make. My question is re the meat filled ones. Do you have a recipe for those? Like what seasonings to use and if the meat needs to be cooked first? Ty.
staysnatched says
Try these empanadas. https://www.staysnatched.com/beef-and-cheese-empanadas/
Lindsay says
These were so easy and delicious! I would have never thought the add the sweetener. I served them along side an egg roll bowl and it was a perfect crunch without a ton of calories.
staysnatched says
That sounds like a great combination!
Katie says
Made these for an afternoon snack and they are so delicious! Thank you for all the awesome recipes!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed them.
Erika says
I love how easy and delicious these were! Wontons/crab Rangoons are my favorite thing to get when ordering Chinese but they are always so greasy. These are super easy, tastier, and cheaper to make at home! My air fryer must run hot because I ended up having to turn the temp down to 350° so they didn’t get too crispy.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe. And yes! Every air fryer brand cooks at different speeds.
Glo919 says
Another won from Brandi! Love your recipes 🙂
staysnatched says
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Kristin says
I’ve tried other recipes and this one is the best. The sweetener took it over the top. Thank you!!
staysnatched says
Yes! That's the sleeper ingredient.
Erica Martinez says
I hadn't had wontons in years because the only place I liked them from I no longer go to, so when I saw Brandi post these on IG I knew I had to try them. They did not disappoint!! They are so good and so easy to make.
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed them.
Luci McCullough says
HELP. I usually fry my wontons in oil so decided to try the oven air fryer. After about 6 minutes the smoke alarm went off and the kitchen was filled with smoke. I have used the air fryer many times and this is the first time this happened. My wontons are filled with hamburger, bean sprouts, water chestnuts and green onions. What did I do wrong?
staysnatched says
You didn’t follow the recipe. None of these items are in the recipe.
Lee Ann says
So good! Thank so much for the recipe!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Ashley says
Thanks for another easy recipe! For a variation on sweet wontons, use the strawberry cream cheese from the store. Super easy and delicious!
staysnatched says
That sounds so good!