Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons

Easy Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons using frozen wontons. This quick and easy air fryer appetizer takes minutes to prepare and tastes fantastic.

Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons

We love making frozen cream cheese wontons in an air fryer! Air frying gives them a crispy shell and a flavor-packed filling.

These wontons are one of my favorite savory snacks. I keep a box in the freezer at all times, so I always have a quick and easy snack on days I only want to spend a little bit of time in the kitchen.

Air fryer wontons are so good! Savory, crispy, and packed with flavor.

I need to work on making them from scratch to add even more flavor with garlic powder and green onions into the cream cheese mixture.

I may have to set the goal of making these from scratch this summer.

Though life has been chaotic lately, I am happy you can have epic cream cheese wontons delivered quickly. LOL!

Thank goodness for grocery store delivery and the air fryer. When life gets hectic, they are a lifesaver.

Ok, we may also order Chinese takeout and other favorites a bit more often right now, but hopefully, life will calm down soon, and we can get back to prepping food.

Until then, I am thankful for a freezer full of easy-to-cook food that we have stocked up on. I also love using the air fryer instead of the oven, so we don't have to heat the house.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make epic Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

• Frozen Cream Cheese Wontons
• Optional Dipping Sauce (add to a small bowl on the side): Sweet Chili Sauce, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Soy Sauce

Equipment Needed

• Air Fryer:  We suggest getting an air fryer that is bigger than you think you will need. We found that once we started using the air fryer, we used it for more and larger meals. Popular Air Fryer brands include the Ninja Foodi, Philips, Cosori, Instant Vortex, Cuisinart, Pampered Chef Air Fryer, Actifry, Nuwave, and Power Air Fryer. We have been using the Typhur Air Dome and love it. 
• Kitchen Tongs
• Air Fryer Parchment Paper or Olive Oil Spray: You can use parchment paper or spray the air fryer basket to ensure nothing sticks.

How to Make Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons

You are going to love how easy these instructions are! The total time may vary depending on the size of the wontons, so keep an eye on them the first time you make them. 

The only prep work needed is deciding how many frozen wontons you want to air fry. If you are using only part of the box, we store them in a resealable freezer bag in the freezer.

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

1. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. We do not use non-stick cooking spray, so the air fryer basket stays perfect. You can also add a parchment paper liner instead of olive oil spray.
2. Evenly spread the wontons in a single layer in the basket, ensuring the edges of the wontons do not touch.
3. Air fry, then shake the basket or rotate the cream cheese wontons. Air fry until crispy and golden brown.

 

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead: There is no need to place the frozen wontons in the refrigerator or on the counter before air frying. You can cook them frozen.

Storage: If you have any leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container and enjoy them within three days.

Freezing/How to Freeze: For quality and food safety reasons, it is best not to refreeze any frozen food you have cooked.

How to Reheat: The air fryer is the best way to reheat the wontons back to crispy perfection in minutes. Adjust the cooking time based on how many servings you need to prepare. Be careful reheating them to make sure they do not burn. You want them crisp but not rock hard. LOL!

 

Recipe Variations

Substitutions: This air fryer how-to guide works with any brand of cream cheese wontons. We made this recipe with cream cheese wontons, but you could use it for imitation crab rangoons.

Vegetarian Option: Cream cheese wontons are typically vegetarian-friendly.

Vegan Option: Make this recipe vegan by using vegan cream cheese wontons.

Gluten-Free: Gluten-free eaters should look for gluten-free cream cheese wontons to avoid cross-contamination.

Smaller Serving Size: We made this recipe with eight frozen cream cheese wontons, but you can make fewer if you want fewer servings. Adjust the cooking time as needed.

Make It Spicy: We have seen jalapeño cream cheese wontons at Target if you want to make spicy cream cheese wontons. Otherwise, serving them with sweet chili sauce is a terrific way to add heat to your wonton experience.

Larger Group/More Servings: You can make as many cream cheese wontons as your air fryer can fit in a single layer. If you make multiple batches, each subsequent batch will cook much faster.

Sugar-Free: Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used. Choose a low-sugar variety if this is a dietary concern.

 

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons

• We do not preheat the air fryer before making this recipe.
• Every air fryer cooks a little differently. Keep an eye on the cream cheese wontons the first few times you make them so they don't burn.
• We made this recipe with cream cheese wontons, but you could use it for imitation crab rangoons.
• It does not matter which way the fold in the wontons sits. You will shake the basket so the wonton wrappers will rotate.
• Check out our entire collection of Cream Cheese Recipes!

What to Serve with Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons

Pair this appetizer favorite with other Chinese-American classics for an Asian-inspired feast at home! Here are some menu pairing suggestions and cocktails that would go well.

Sides: Easy Fried Rice, Crock Pot Rice, Air Fryer Egg Rolls, frozen jalapeno poppers in air fryer

Main Dishes: Orange Chicken and Broccoli, Crock Pot Cashew Chicken, Asian Flank Steak, CrockPot Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, CrockPot Teriyaki Chicken, CrockPot Beef and Broccoli

Desserts: Mandarin Orange Jello Salad, Sriracha Caramel Corn, Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake, 2 Ingredient Coconut Macaroon Cookies, Tropical No-Bake Truffles

Drinks: Spicy Chipotle Pineapple Martini, Orange Moscow Mule, Kamikaze Shot, Green Tea Shot, Restorative Basil Drop, Mai Tai

When to Serve

• Lunch
• Family Dinner
• Date Night
• Asian Night
• Chinese Night
• Easy Side Dish

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