Get ready to spice up your appetizer game with these delicious chipotle bacon jalapeno wontons. These savory little parcels are packed with flavor and a hint of heat, making them the perfect party snack or appetizer. With crispy wonton wrappers filled with a mixture of chipotle, bacon, jalapeno, and cream cheese, these wontons are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a spicy dipping sauce for an extra kick.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Spicy dipping sauce, for serving
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced chipotle peppers, crumbled bacon, and diced jalapeno peppers.
- Take a wonton wrapper and place a teaspoon of the filling in the center.
- Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle.
- Press the edges to seal the wonton.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully lower a few wontons into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the wontons from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat with the remaining wontons.
- Serve the chipotle bacon jalapeno wontons with a spicy dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The word 'wonton' literally means 'swallowing clouds' in Chinese.
Jalapenos are a good source of vitamins A and C.
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add a smoky and spicy flavor to the wontons.