Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 18 mins | Total time: 38 mins | Servings: 36 wontons
If you are looking for a winner appetizer or snack, then you should never miss these shrimp wonton chips! These wonton chips are super easy to whip up using simple ingredients. A favorite of many, even your fussiest eaters will enjoy every bite!
My kids love these extra light and crunchy wonton chips tender shrimp. These have become one of their favorite after-school snacks. Super addictive and gone super quick! Lightly sprinkle these shrimp wonton chips with scallion for a fun, pop of color. Serve these shrimp wonton chips by themselves or with a dipping sauce like ginger sauce, etc. Enjoy them right away or make them in advance. Simply freeze and reheat at 300 degrees F oven until nice and crisp.
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 c. chopped scallion, greens only
- 36 wontons wrap
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and finely chopped
- Vegetable or corn oil for frying
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Heat 1-inch deep oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2: Using paper towels, pat the shrimp dry. Then, mix the shrimp with scallion, salt, pepper, ginger, and one egg.
Step 3: In a small bowl, beat the other egg. On the twelve wantons, brush and even the layer of the beaten egg. On each wonton, spread around 1 tsp of the shrimp filling.
Step 4: Into the hot oil, carefully drop about 3 to 4 wontons, shrimp-side down, and cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the bottom of the wontons is golden. Adjust the heat accordingly, if the wontons cook too fast or too long. Flip the wontons once and fry the other side for another 15 seconds. To a cooling rack, transfer the wonton chips. Fry the rest of the wontons.
Notes:
- Make sure to use small chunks of shrimp as they stick better during frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry the wontons in small batches.
