Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons That Don't Leak or Get Soggy — Finally
These air fryer cream cheese wontons come out shatteringly crisp on the outside, perfectly creamy on the inside, and zero leaks — ready in about 25 minutes from start to finish. The trick is a cornstarch slurry seal and room-temperature cream cheese beaten smooth.
Equipment
- Air Fryer (basket style recommended)
- Small Bowl
- Pastry Brush or Clean Finger
- Cutting Board or Clean Surface
- Damp Paper Towel or Kitchen Towel
Ingredients
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (green parts only)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wrappers and Sealing
- 16 square wonton wrappers
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
For Assembly
- Avocado oil spray (or neutral oil spray)
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a fork until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the green onions, garlic powder, sugar, and salt until fully combined. Taste it.
- Set up your assembly station: Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean, dry surface. Keep the rest under a damp towel. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make the slurry. Have a baking sheet lined with parchment ready to hold the folded wontons.
- Fill and seal: Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger or a pastry brush in the slurry and trace the edges of the wrapper. Fold it in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing out as much air as possible. Press the edges firmly to seal.
- Create the classic shape (optional but fun): Bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together, overlapping them slightly. Dab a tiny bit of slurry on one corner, press them together, and pinch. This gives you the classic wonton shape that stands up nicely.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
- Spray and arrange: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the wontons in a single layer, leaving a little space between each one for air to circulate. Lightly spray the tops of the wontons with oil.
- Air fry: Cook at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. They are done when golden brown and puffed up. Keep an eye on them at the 6-minute mark.
- Serve immediately: Let them rest for 1-2 minutes on the basket or a wire rack. Serve with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or whatever your family loves.
Notes
Don't overfill: Use a heaping teaspoon max. Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel at all times. Spraying oil is non-negotiable for crispiness. If one leaks, don't panic — just clean the basket between batches. To freeze: place folded uncooked wontons on a parchment-lined baking sheet, freeze solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Air fry from frozen at 375°F for 9-11 minutes. Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.