Jalapeno Popper Wontons

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) refrigerated square wonton wrappers
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 dash garlic powder
• vegetable oil (for frying, about 1 quart)
• coarse salt

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine cream cheese, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and garlic powder. arrange wontons in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• 2 add 1 teaspoon of the filling to the center of each wonton (don't overfill them). dip your fingers in a bowl of water and run your wet fingers around all edges of each wonton. fold the wontons over the filling, pinching the edges to seal to make a triangle and removing any air bubbles.
• 3 in a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.
• 4 fry wontons in batches in hot oil until browned and crispy, turning once. drain on paper towels and sprinkle with coarse salt. serve warm.