Ingredients
vegetable shortening,or oil, for frying
8ozcream cheese,(1 package), softened
1½tbspscallion,or green onions, thinly sliced
garlic powder,optional
48wonton wrappers
Preparation
Heat enough oil to fill 2 to 3-inches in a medium pot to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, scallions, and garlic powder.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture onto a wonton wrapper. Fold the wonton by brushing a little water or egg wash over all of the edges of the wonton skin. Then, fold the wonton diagonally into a triangle.
Be sure to seal all of the edges completely. Take the 2 opposite corners and press and twist them together.
When the shortening is heated, test to see that it is 350 degrees F, or using a small piece of a wonton wrapper. If the wrapper bubbles immediately when dropped into the hot fat, it is ready.
Drop only 4 or 5 pieces at a time into the hot fat. After about 1 minute, the wonton will begin to brown, then it will brown rapidly.
Once golden brown, carefully remove the wontons and drain briefly on paper towels before serving. Enjoy!
