Louisville's Green Chili Wontons

Crispy, creamy, and bursting with bold southwestern flavors, Louisville's Green Chili Wontons are the ultimate appetizer or snack to impress any crowd. These golden-fried delights feature a rich filling of cream cheese, diced green chilies, and shredded cheddar cheese, perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of ground cumin. Wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers and fried to perfection, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a melt-in-your-mouth, cheesy center with just the right amount of heat. Serve these irresistible wontons with tangy sour cream and zesty salsa for dipping, elevating each bite with a harmony of creamy and spicy flavors. This quick and easy recipe—ready in just 35 minutes—brings together simple ingredients to create a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for parties, game nights, or a fun family snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 24 pieces Wonton wrappers
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 4 ounces Canned green chilies (diced)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 large Egg (for sealing wontons)
• 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, diced green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 2

Beat the egg in a small bowl to create an egg wash that will be used to seal the wontons.

Step 3

Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and place about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper.

Step 4

Using your finger or a small pastry brush, lightly apply the egg wash along the edges of the wrapper.

Step 5

Fold the wonton wrapper diagonally to form a triangle, sealing the edges firmly. Press gently to remove any air pockets around the filling, ensuring a tight seal.

Step 6

Repeat this process with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling.

Step 7

In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.

Step 8

Carefully add the wontons to the hot oil in small batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Use a slotted spoon to remove the wontons from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Serve the wontons warm with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1933.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10189.8

Total Fat 1087.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 219.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 596.1mg	0%
Sodium 3541.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 24.0g
Protein 73.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 1356.8mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 1280.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.3%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 4.9%