Easy Tex Mex Wontons
Transform your snack game with these irresistible Easy Tex Mex Wontons—crispy, golden bites bursting with bold Southwest flavors. These playful appetizers combine seasoned ground beef, diced vegetables, and a creamy blend of cheddar and cream cheese, all wrapped snugly in delicate wonton wrappers and fried to perfection. Infused with taco seasoning and finished with the optional pop of fresh cilantro, these savory delights are quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. Serve them with salsa and sour cream for a crowd-pleasing dipping duo, and watch them disappear in no time. Perfect for game days, parties, or a fun family snack, these Tex Mex Wontons are a creative fusion of comfort food and Tex-Mex flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 24 pieces Wonton wrappers
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.25 cup Water (for sealing wontons)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and taco seasoning to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and the spices are fragrant.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and cilantro (if using) until well combined.
Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling into the center of each wrapper.
Dip your finger in water and run it along the edges of a wonton wrapper. Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). To test, drop a small piece of wonton wrapper into the oil—it should bubble and float immediately.
Carefully add a few wontons to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried wontons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining wontons.
Serve the Tex Mex Wontons warm with salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 581.0 g | 745% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.0 g | 630% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3971 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 93.4 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1140 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1734 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
