Leftover Sweet Potato Wontons
Transform your holiday leftovers into a crispy and irresistible snack with these Leftover Sweet Potato Wontons! Filled with creamy mashed sweet potatoes blended with cream cheese, a touch of warming cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of salt, these wontons are a delightful mix of savory and sweet flavors. Wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers and fried to golden perfection, they boast a satisfyingly crisp exterior that pairs beautifully with the velvety filling. Simple to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is the perfect appetizer or party finger food that makes creative use of leftovers. Serve these easy homemade wontons warm, paired with your favorite dipping sauce—think soy sauce, spiced honey drizzle, or even a tangy yogurt dip—for a dish that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover mashed sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 24 pieces wonton wrappers
- 1 piece egg (beaten for sealing)
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine leftover mashed sweet potatoes, cream cheese, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Lay out a single wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the sweet potato mixture into the center of the wrapper.
Brush the edges of the wonton wrapper with beaten egg using a small pastry brush or your fingertip.
Fold the wonton wrapper into a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Optionally, pleat the edges for a decorative finish.
Repeat the filling and sealing process with the remaining wonton wrappers and sweet potato mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking (around 350°F or 175°C).
Carefully add the wontons to the skillet in batches without overcrowding. Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cooked wontons with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the wontons warm, optionally with a dipping sauce such as soy sauce or a spiced honey drizzle.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.5 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 1823 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1507 mg | 32% | |
*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.
