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Published: December 6, 2018 | Last Updated: January 15, 2021 | Author: Lois

Air Fryer Wontons Appetizer

Air Fryer Wontons – crispy wontons filled with veggies or cream cheese are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for your next party. These are not deep fried making them a healthier delicious bite-sized air fryer appetizers. Let me show you easy it it to make this fun treat! 

Air fryer wontons are not deep fried

This recipe for air fryer wontons is an updated version of a recipe on my blog from quite a few years ago. I originally made Pork Wontons as an appetizer using a deep fryer.

However, using an air fryer for these vegetable wontons means they not only cook quickly, but they’re perfectly crispy just as if you ordered them from your local take-out restaurant.  

Cooking wontons in air fryer means they’re healthier too. Even though they’re not deep fried they’re still crispy and delicious, just like my Air Fryer Mini Ravioli Appetizer.

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What is an Air Fryer?

Air Fryers, simply put, are compact convection ovens. They circulate hot air around a basket that holds your food. I have a Hamilton Beach Air Fryer which is an easy-to-use counter top appliance that produces crispy food quickly with less fat than a deep fryer. 

  1. Great Taste with Little to No Oil
  2. Fast Powerful Cooking
  3. Six Pre-Programmed Settings
  4. Easy to Clean
  5. Large Capacity

Ingredients

Make sure you print out the recipe below and save it for later!

  • 1 package won ton wrappers
  • 1 package coleslaw mix
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter

Directions

In a large cast iron pan, melt the butter. Add coleslaw mix and cook for about 5 minutes. Then add the soy sauce and continue cooking for another minute. Finally, season with salt and pepper if necessary.

Add Cole Slaw Mixture to Cast Iron Pan for Air Fryer Wonton Appetizers

Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool before assembling the wontons.

Cole Slaw Mixture for Air Fryer Wontons Appetizers from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Cooking Tip: You can find wonton wrappers in the produce department of your grocery store. You’ll usually find them near the tofu!

Where do you find Wonton Wrappers?

  • These are the wonton wrappers I used for this recipe. 
  • You can find them in the produce department of your local grocery store. 
  • This package contains 60 wonton wrappers. I made all 60 wontons but froze more than half to use at another time.
  • Make sure you check out the freezing tips posted below if you don’t want to use all 60 wontons for your occasion. 
Ingredients for Air Fryer Wontons from WOS

How to Form the Wontons

Lay the wonton wrappers on top of a piece of parchment paper.

Lay out the Wonton Wrappers on parchment paper

Place about a tablespoon of the cooled coleslaw mixture in one corner of the wonton wrapper.

Add a spoonful of the Cole Slaw mixture to the wonton wrappers.

Dip your finger in a small bowl filled with water and spread a very little amount of the water over the edges of the wonton.

Add water to edges of wonton wrappers to seal for Air Fryer Wontons Wrappers.

How to Fold Wontons

Fold one corner of the wonton wrapper catty-corner to the opposite corner creating a triangle shape pressing the sides together firmly squeezing out any air bubbles.

Fold the Wonton Wrappers in half to form triangles for Air Fryer Wontons Appetizers.

Place on a baking tray that’s been covered with parchment paper and cover with a damp paper towel while you continue forming the rest of the wontons, adding them to the tray and keeping covered also with the dampened paper towel.

air fryer wonton wrapper recipes on parchment paper baking tray.

How to use the Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer by setting the temperature to 375 degrees for 10 minutes.Once the air fryer is preheated, spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray and add a few wontons to the basket.

Place Wontons in Air Fryer

Let cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the wontons are golden brown.

Cook Wontons in Air Fryer for a few minutes.

Look how crispy the wontons are!  And there was no oil used at all! 

air fryer wontons

Repeat the process until all the wontons are cooked. Once cooked remove from the basket and lay them on a baking tray. 

air fry wontons on baking tray

Allow to cool before serving.  We like to enjoy them with duck sauce, Homemade Fry Sauce or spicy hot mustard.  They’re delicious! 

wontons in air fryer cooked and on white platter.

How to Freeze Uncooked Wontons

One of the things I love about this recipe is that you can make them ahead of time if you’re planning on serving them for company or a party celebration. Here are a few easy tips on how to freeze the wontons:

  • After you have formed all the wontons, place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Place the tray in the freezer to flash freeze for about 30 minutes.
  • Once frozen, store in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.

Cream Cheese Wontons in Air Fryer

You can fill the wontons with a cream cheese mixture. Which is how my son loves them. Here’s an easy cream cheese wonton filling recipe:

Spread softened cream cheese mixed with a little garlic powder and maybe a few chopped green onions on the wonton wrappers. Form the wontons exactly the same as the directions for this recipe and proceed with cooking in the air fryer.

Changing the filling for this recipe is easy. Here are a few other options:

  • Ground Pork
  • Shrimp
  • Lobster

Tips for using an Air Fryer

  • Achieve a crispy fried texture when cooking a variety of foods, from French fries to steak.
  • The electric air fryer is quick and easy to use with no preheating necessary. Select either a pre-programmed setting or a time and temperature up to 400 degrees.
  • One touch is all it takes to cook French fries, chicken, seafood, steak, baked goods and veggies.
  • Nonstick food basket is removable to easily hand wash.
  • Large air fryer cooking basket holds 2.5 liters.

More Easy Appetizer Recipes: 

  • Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
  • Air Fryer Mini Ravioli Appetizer
  • Homemade Queso Cheese Dip – no fake cheese!
  • Mini Spinach and Bacon Quiche
  • Homemade Guacamole 
  • Zucchini Pizza Bites – low calorie and low carb!
Air Fryer Wontons Appetizer

Air Fryer Wontons Appetizer

Yield: 60 wontons
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Delicious vegetable wontons made in the air fryer and not deep fried making them a healthier delicious appetizer to enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 package won ton wrappers
  • 1 package coleslaw mix
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

How to Make the Mixture

  1. In a large cast iron pan, melt the butter.
  2. Add coleslaw mix and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the soy sauce and continue cooking for another minute.
  4. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
  5. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool before assembling the wontons.

How to Assemble the Wontons

  1. Lay the wonton wrappers on top of a piece of parchment paper.
  2. Place about a tablespoon of the cooled coleslaw mixture in one corner of the wonton wrapper.
  3. Dip your finger in a small bowl filled with water and spread a very little amount of the water over the edges of the wonton.
  4. Fold one corner of the wonton wrapper catty-corner to the opposite corner creating a triangle shape pressing the sides together firmly squeezing out any air bubbles.
  5. Place on a baking tray that's been covered with parchment paper and cover with a damp paper towel while you continue forming the rest of the wontons, adding them to the tray and keeping covered also with the dampened paper towel.

How to Air Fry the Wontons

  1. Preheat the air fryer by setting the temperature to 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
  2. Once the air fryer is preheated, spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray and add a few wontons to the basket and let cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the wontons are golden brown.
  3. Repeat the process until all the wontons are cooked.
  4. Once cooked remove from the basket and let cool before enjoying.


Notes

Freezing Tips:

  1. After you have formed all the wontons, place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  2. Place the tray in the freezer to flash freeze for about 30 minutes.
  3. Once frozen, store in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 60 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 7Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 37mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.

© Lois
Cuisine: Chinese / Category: Appetizers
Air fryer wontons

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2018 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them! 


42 Comments

About Lois

Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. alex pabalate says

    August 18, 2019 at 9:25 am

    I see that an air fryer can be used for many recipes….

    Reply
  2. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    January 10, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    I totally have to show this post to my husband. He is Mr. Fry Daddy, but our deep fryer just broke. Lately, he’s been all aboard the “let’s eat healthier” train, so maybe I can convince him to opt for an Air Fryer! These wontons look absolutely scrummy!

    Reply
    • Lois says

      January 10, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      Let me know if you do get one! I think you’ll enjoy it so much more than a traditional deep fryer. Thanks for visiting Michelle!

      Reply
  3. DeAnna Keller says

    December 16, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    I would make chicken wings and French fries!

    Reply
  4. Wanda Tracey says

    December 16, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    I would try some onion rings and chicken wings! YUMMO!

    Reply
  5. Kathryn Krueger says

    December 15, 2018 at 12:23 am

    I would make chicken tenders first.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 15, 2018 at 9:13 am

      I still need to try those! Thanks for joining Kathryn!

      Reply
  6. Wanda Tracey says

    December 13, 2018 at 2:16 pm

    I would make some onion rings and some chicken wings first in the air fryer.

    Reply
  7. June S. says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:44 am

    My husband does like having onion rings with dipping sauce for a snack every now and then, so I would make him some of his onion rings.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 13, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      Those sound yummy! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  8. Debbie says

    December 11, 2018 at 7:22 am

    Definitely french fries

    Reply
  9. Debbie Bray says

    December 10, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    I would make french fries

    Reply
  10. Raymond Morris says

    December 10, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    I think I would try some chicken wings. See how they do.

    Reply
  11. Debbie Welchert says

    December 10, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    The first thing I would make is hot wings.

    Reply
  12. Tina says

    December 10, 2018 at 9:56 am

    My family loves homemade onion rings. I would love to try and make them a healthier way.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 10, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      That’s a good one! I haven’t thought to make those either! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  13. Julie Waldron says

    December 10, 2018 at 9:15 am

    The first thing I would make would be french fries.

    Reply
  14. Robin Creager says

    December 10, 2018 at 7:49 am

    The first food I’d fry up in my new air fryer would be fried chicken. It would save so much time and be healthier too.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 10, 2018 at 8:29 am

      That sounds really good!!!

      Reply
  15. Amy mathis says

    December 10, 2018 at 7:06 am

    My family has requested fried chicken to be the first meal but I’d like crab rangoon.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 10, 2018 at 8:30 am

      I think both sound yummy! Thanks for joining!

      Reply
  16. Saundra Bowers says

    December 9, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    I would make french fries and chicken strips.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 10, 2018 at 8:31 am

      Yes! I still haven’t tried French fries…maybe tonight! Thanks for joining! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  17. Dee says

    December 9, 2018 at 12:03 am

    I would make some type of potatoes in it, fried or steak fries. I love potatoes!

    Reply
  18. Wendy Forbes says

    December 8, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    The first thing I would make would be fried pickles.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 9, 2018 at 5:31 pm

      Oh yummy!!!

      Reply
  19. Susan Broughton says

    December 7, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    French Fries for me!

    Reply
  20. Holly Thomas says

    December 7, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    I would make chicken wings.

    Reply
  21. Chris30s says

    December 7, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    The first thing I would just have to try would be French fries.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 7, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      Yes!!!

      Reply
  22. ColleenB.~Texas says

    December 7, 2018 at 6:53 am

    Oh, can’t wait to make bacon wrapped tater tots as my first item to make.
    Thank You for this wonderful giveaway opportunity.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 7, 2018 at 7:58 am

      Those sound really yummy! Thanks for joining!

      Reply
  23. Gladys says

    December 7, 2018 at 6:40 am

    I would love to see if this can be used well for samosas.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 7, 2018 at 7:58 am

      Thanks for joining!

      Reply
  24. Paula Stewart says

    December 6, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    I would be giving this to my daughter if I won so that she can cook healthier for her family. I love how frozen breaded okra comes out in mine.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 7, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Thanks for joining!

      Reply
  25. Kathy Schultz says

    December 6, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Quick style donuts!

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 7, 2018 at 7:59 am

      That sounds really good. I’ll have to try them too! Thanks for joining!

      Reply
  26. Baby Advisor says

    December 6, 2018 at 10:30 am

    These look so easy to make and testy! My son would definitely love these.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 6, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Thank you for visiting and entering!

      Reply
  27. Jenny.U says

    December 6, 2018 at 10:23 am

    I think I’d like to try fries first… just hit my toes in the air fryer ideas.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      December 6, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      I haven’t tried fries yet…but it’s amazing with tater tots!!! Thanks for joining Jenny!

      Reply

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