Crispy air fryer wonton strips (Crunchy topping for salads and bowls)

Crispy strips of wonton wraps in air fryer basket.

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Crispy air fryer wonton strips (Crunchy topping for salads and bowls)

Make that Chinese takeout favorite at home! Crispy air fryer wonton strips add delicious crunch to salads, bowls, and stir-fries.

They're also a terrific snack with chili crisp dipping sauce for dunking. Ready to eat in 5 minutes!

Don't have an air fryer? See the notes section for pan frying instructions.

Prep Time1

Cook Time4

Total Time5

Course: Topping

Cuisine: Chinese, Vegan

Keyword: air fryer recipe, air fryer snacks, wonton strips

Servings: people

Calories: 45kcal

Author: Cadry Nelson

Ingredients

For crispy wonton strips topping

8 wonton wrappers cut into long, thin slices*
Spritz of oil spray for air frying (I like to use avocado oil spray)

Instructions

Put thinly sliced wonton wrappers into air fryer basket, and spray with avocado oil. Air fry at 360 degrees for 4 to 4 ½ minutes, stopping once to shake the basket and spray with more oil for even browning.
(Start checking doneness around the 3 minute mark. Air fryers vary, and the wrappers can go from brown to too brown fast.)
Once the wonton slices are nutty brown, remove from air fryer, and use as a crunchy topping on salads or bowls.

Notes

*Wonton wrappers come in packages of about 50. You'll only need 8 of them for this recipe.

How to pan fry sliced wonton wrappers

If you don't have an air fryer, you can pan fry the wonton wrappers instead.

Fill a skillet with a shallow layer of avocado oil, and bring to a medium high heat. Once it seems hot enough, add one single wonton slice. If bubbles immediately form around it, the oil is ready.

Add the other sliced wonton pieces, and fry until golden brown (about 1 to 3 minutes). Then transfer to a towel-lined plate to drain.

Storage & reheating instructions

Allow the wonton strips to cool. Then store any leftover strips in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for about 3 days. To reheat and crisp any leftovers, air fry at 360 degrees until perfectly crispy again.

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