Crispy on the outside, creamy, and warm on the inside – these Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons deliver all the satisfaction of your favorite takeout appetizer without leaving your kitchen. They’re the perfect appetizer when craving something special but don’t have the energy for complicated cooking.
They’re crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and much healthier than the deep-fried version you get at Chinese restaurants. The outside gets that perfect golden crispness, while the cream cheese filling gets warm and melty—all without the mess and hassle of traditional deep frying.
Are you worried about folding wontons? I was, too! But after you’ve made three or four, you will get into a rhythm and be folding like a pro. It’s much more forgiving than it looks. The wrappers are sturdy, the technique is simple, and even the “ugly” ones taste amazing.
The best part is how easily these fit into a weeknight dinner. You can prepare a batch in about 20 minutes, making them perfect as an appetizer while your main dish cooks or as part of an easy Asian-inspired dinner spread. They’re also customizable—add some crab, green onions, or a touch of sweet chili sauce to make them your own.
Let me show you how to make these irresistible little pockets of deliciousness. I also include all my best tips so you can make these, whether you are hosting a party, looking for an easy appetizer, or just craving some Asian-inspired comfort food.
Looking for more Asian-inspired appetizers to make in the air fryer? Try air fryer egg rolls, air fryer crab rangoon, or air fryer spring rolls.
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Ingredient Notes
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- Wonton Wrappers: You’ll find these in the produce section of most grocery stores, usually near the tofu. They’re square-shaped and perfect for folding into these cute little packages. If you don’t use the whole package, freeze the extras!
- Cream Cheese: Make sure it’s softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Garlic
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Green Onions
- Salt
- Vegetable Oil
How to Make Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons
- Combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, finely chopped green onions, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Lay a wonton wrapper out on a cutting board. Place a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Don’t overfill them, or they’ll burst while cooking.
- Wet the edges of the wrapper with water – I use my finger for this. Then bring all four corners up to meet in the middle, like you’re making a little purse. Pinch those corners together, then seal up each side seam.
- Once you have enough to fill your air fryer basket (probably 9- 12), preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- While it preheats, use a pastry brush each wonton lightly with vegetable oil. This helps them get that beautiful golden color.
- Place them in your air fryer basket, ensuring they’re not touching each other. Cook for 4-6 minutes until they’re golden brown and crispy.
- Work in batches until all your wontons are cooked. This recipe usually yields about 30 wontons, but the number of batches will depend on your air fryer’s size.
Serving Ideas
These crispy cream cheese wontons are practically begging to be dunked in something delicious! My family goes crazy for them served with sweet chili sauce, which you can find in most grocery stores in the Asian foods section.
Sometimes, I’ll set out multiple dipping options because variety is the spice of life! Here are some of our favorite dipping sauces:
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Soy sauce (try mixing in a little sriracha for heat!)
- Duck sauce
- Sweet chili sauce
- Plum sauce
These wontons make an amazing appetizer for any Asian-inspired meal, but I’ve also served them as party appetizers dozens of times. They’re always one of the first things to disappear from the buffet table!
How to Store
While these cream cheese wontons are best enjoyed fresh and hot from the air fryer, sometimes you end up with leftovers. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be aware that they won’t stay as crispy as when fresh.
The air fryer works great for reheating these wontons! A quick 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees F will bring back that wonderful crispy texture. Avoid microwaving if possible – it’ll make them soggy and chewy.
Tips & Tricks
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- Don’t overfill these. Stick to about one teaspoon of filling per wrapper. Any more, and cream cheese will ooze out everywhere during cooking.
- Make sure those edges are really pinched together tight. A little water on your finger works like magic to help create a good seal.
- Keep your wonton wrappers covered with a damp paper towel while working. They can dry out quickly, which makes them harder to seal.
- Don’t crowd your air fryer basket! I usually fit 9-10 in my basket at once.
- That light brush of oil makes a huge difference in getting that gorgeous golden-brown color. I use a pastry brush to brush on the oil. I have tried spraying them with an oil spray bottle, but it doesn’t work as well as brushing the oil on.
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Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 green onions finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, and salt until well combined.8 ounces cream cheese, ½ clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 4 green onions, 1 teaspoon salt
- Place one teaspoon of cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Dip your finger in water and run it around the edges of the wrapper, wetting each edge. Bring all four corners together above the filling and pinch them together. Then, pinch together each of the four seams.1 package wonton wrappers
- Brush each wonton with vegetable oil, then place them in the air fryer basket, ensuring they aren’t touching. Cook for four to six minutes until the wontons are golden brown.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Continue cooking in batches until all the wontons are cooked.
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Notes
- Don’t overfill these. Stick to about one teaspoon of filling per wrapper. Any more, and cream cheese will ooze out everywhere during cooking.
- Keep your wonton wrappers covered with a damp paper towel while working. They can dry out quickly, which makes them harder to seal.
- Don’t crowd your air fryer basket! I usually fit 9-10 in my basket at once.
- That light brush of oil makes a huge difference in getting that gorgeous golden-brown color. I use a pastry brush to brush on the oil. I have tried spraying them with an oil spray bottle, but they don’t come out looking as good.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are estimates.
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