Today we’re talking about how to make pan-fried wontons.Because while wontons are primarily meant to be used in soups, you can also pan-fry them—if you would rather have some crispy potsticker-y vibes!  The method is the same as pan-frying a dumpling, so if you already have experience with that, just take this post as a PSA that it’s okay to pan-fry a wonton.If you aren’t sure how to pan-fry a wonton or a dumpling, keep reading! Also, don’t miss the sesame dipping sauce I created for this post.

It.Is.Delicious.  Why You Might Want to Pan-fry a Wonton In addition to just feeling like you want some pan-fried goodness, there are other practical reasons to pan-fry a wonton: Wontons have been in the freezer for a while: Frozen wontons can be kept in the freezer at best quality for up to 2, maybe 3 months.

After that, they start to get a bit…stale.Other foods in your freezer may affect their delicate flavor, or you might even see some freezer burn if you’ve had those babies in there for a really long time.Rather than throwing them out, pan-frying the wontons in oil creates a crispy texture and nuttiness to the wrapper that makes these issues a bit less obvious!  Wontons are cracked, damaged, or poorly sealed, and might burst open in boiling water: If your wontons have been cracked or damaged in the freezing process, it can be difficult to boil them without them getting all soggy, or having the wrappers fall off.

In this case, pan-frying is also best!  To en

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