Name: Crispy Southwestern Wontons
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup frozen corn kernals; 1/4 cup canned black beans, drained; 5 oz (1 cup) chicken, shredded; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp (1/2 pkg) dry ranch dressing; 24 wonton wrappers; canola or vegetable oil for frying

Description

These Crispy Southwestern Wontons are the perfect appetizer or light dinner! This simple dish is a classic in so many cultures, and you can customize it with all your favorite flavors!

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup frozen corn kernals
1/4 cup canned black beans, drained
5 oz (1 cup) chicken, shredded
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp (1/2 pkg) dry ranch dressing
24 wonton wrappers
canola or vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and salt and saute for 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for 5 more minutes. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute. Add corn, beans, and chicken and stir to combine. Move the chicken mixture to a bowl and season with pepper, then stir in cheese and dry ranch dressing.
Begin heating about 1/2 inch of canola or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Meanwhile, scoop 1 teaspoon of chicken mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Rub some water on two sides of the wrapper, then fold over to firmly seal, forming a triangle, and gently press out any extra air pockets. When the oil is hot, place 6 wontons at a time into oil. Cook about 1 minute per side until golden and crispy.