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    Home » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Pineapple Cream Cheese Wontons

    Published: March 6, 2020 - Last updated: February 9, 2023 by Erika

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    Air Fryer Pineapple Cream Cheese Wontons! A delicious mixture of cream cheese, pineapple, and green onion bundled in wonton wrappers and cooked in the air fryer until golden and crunchy. They are a cinch to make and perfect for dinner parties, game days, and after-school snacks!

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Variations & Serving
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Recipe FAQ‘s
    • Air Fryer Appetizers You’ll Love
    • Air Fryer Pineapple Cream Cheese Wontons

    Check out my Air Fryer Carnitas and my Air Fryer Sesame Chicken for more delicious air fryer recipes!

    Cream cheese-stuffed wontons are the perfect bite-sized appetizer and are seriously easy to make. At the core of this classic Asian take-out appetizer is a rich cream cheese filling wrapped in wonton dough, then fried in heavy oil.

    With these step-by-step instructions, you'll make a batch of pineapple cream cheese wontons in the air fryer using a fraction of the oil and four ingredients. Air fryer wontons have fewer calories and way less grease than their traditionally deep-fried counterpart, and they're just as delicious!

    Once you wrap the wonton paper around the filling (it's easy!), you can crank out batches of scrumptious pineapple cream cheese wontons from your air fryer in under 15 minutes.

    Ready to learn how to make pineapple cream cheese wontons using your air fryer? Let's get started!

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Cooking wontons in the air fryer is healthier and cuts out the grease!
    • It is made with a short list of budget-friendly ingredients.
    • Great appetizer for entertaining.
    • Delicious kid-friendly snack!

    Ingredients You’ll Need

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    • Cream Cheese: The base of your wonton filling. Regular cream cheese, fat-free cream cheese, and low-fat cream cheese are suitable options. To make dairy-free stuffed wontons, use a good vegan cream cheese (like Daiya, Kite Hill, or Miyoko's brand).
    • Pineapple: Canned pineapple, either crushed or in chunks, gives the wonton filling a pop of tart, fruity flavor. For convenience, canned pineapple is excellent, but you can also use finely chopped fresh pineapple.
    • Green Onion: Or chives for zesty onion flavor to balance the pineapple.
    • Wonton Wrappers: These are thin sheets of dough, usually made with flour, eggs, and water. You'll need approximately 30 wonton wrappers. Check the refrigerated section in major grocery stores and Asian supermarkets. They're usually with the plant-based deli and dairy in the produce section.
    • Olive Oil: To help brown the surfaces and enhance the crunch!

    Step-By-Step Instructions

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    Step 1: Make the filling.

    Mix cream cheese, pineapple, and green onions in a medium-sized bowl. Combine well.

    Step 2: Fill wontons wrappers.

    Then, spoon the filling in the center of each wrapper. Brush water around the perimeter to lightly moisten the wrapper.

    Step 3: Wrap wontons.

    Fold the top and the bottom of the wrapper up and pinch the edges together, then pinch the remaining sides together, creating a pocket to seal in the filling.

    Step 4: Air fry wontons.

    Lightly brush the exterior of each wonton with olive oil, place them in the air fryer, set the temperature to 300 degrees F, and cook until the wrappers are crisp with golden, crunchy edges (7-9 minutes). Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

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    Expert Tips

    • 15 minutes before you're ready to start wrapping, set the cream cheese out to soften so it's easier to mix with the pineapple and green onion.
    • Instead of dampening the wrappers with water, you can brush them lightly with an egg wash. Likewise, you can brush egg on the outside of the wontons to get them extra crispy.
    • While you're working through wrapping the wontons, preheat the air fryer so the wontons start cooking the second they hit the basket.
    • Grease the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray so the wontons don't stick and to help crisp up the bottoms.
    • Place the wontons in a single layer leaving space in between. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
    • How long it takes to cook pineapple cream cheese wontons in the air fryer will vary. Begin checking for doneness around the 6-7 minute mark and add more time as needed.

    Variations & Serving

    You can modify the pineapple cream cheese filling with other mix-ins. Check out these variations.

    • Crab rangoon - Turn cream cheese wontons into crab rangoon by adding finely chopped imitation crab meat to the mix.
    • Spicy fried wontons - To turn up the heat, add chopped jalapeno, red pepper flakes, or sriracha sauce to the filling.

    As for what to serve with your pineapple cream cheese wontons, this is a great appetizer to serve alongside a variety of Asian take-out-inspired recipes. You'll love these healthy recipes:

    • Air Fryer Pork Egg Roll
    • Instant Pot Vegetable Fried Rice
    • Air Fryer Edamame

    Storing & Freezing

    These crispy wontons are best enjoyed fresh from the air fryer, but here's how to make the most of your leftovers:

    Storing: Let cool, then place a single layer in a paper towel-lined container in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat leftovers, pop the wontons back into the air fryer at 400F for 2-3 minutes.

    Freezing: Place cooled wontons on a baking sheet, then set it in the freezer for 1 hour. Transfer the wontons to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for 2-3 months. To reheat, air fry at 400 degrees F for 6-7 minutes.

    Recipe FAQ‘s

    What sauces go well with fried wontons?

    Sauces like sweet chili sauce, plum sauce, gyoza sauce, sweet & sour sauce, and spicy mustard sauce are great options.

    Can I freeze uncooked cream cheese stuffed wontons?

    Yes! You have the option to prep the filling and wrap the wontons before cooking. First, assemble the wontons as instructed, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Next, place the baking sheet in the freezer until the wontons are solid (about 1 hour). Then, keep them in an airtight bag in the freezer for 2-3 months.

    Can I cook uncooked frozen wontons in the air fryer?

    Yes, if you decide to freeze your stuffed wontons uncooked, thawing isn't needed. The wontons can be cooked in the air fryer directly from frozen by simply air frying for a few extra minutes.

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    Air Fryer Pineapple Cream Cheese Wontons

    Erika
    Air fryer pineapple cream cheese wontons! A delicious mixture of cream cheese, pineapple, and green onion bundled in wonton wrappers and cooked in the air fryer until golden and crunchy. They are a cinch to make and perfect for dinner parties, game days, and after-school snacks!
    4.86 from 34 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Air Fryer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 Servings
    Calories 121 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pastry Brush
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 6)
    • Measuring Spoons and Measuring Cups
    • Power Air Fryer XL 5.3 Quart

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ¼ cup crushed or chunks pineapple drained
    • ¼ cup green onion diced
    • 30 wonton wrappers
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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    Instructions
     

    • Mix cream cheese, pineapple, and green onions in a medium-sized bowl. Combine well.
    • Then, spoon the filling in the center of each wrapper. Brush water around the perimeter to lightly moisten the wrapper.
    • Fold the top and the bottom of the wrapper up and pinch the edges together, then pinch the remaining sides together, creating a pocket to seal in the filling.
    • Lightly brush the exterior of each wonton with olive oil, place them in the air fryer, set the temperature to 300°F, and cook until the wrappers are crisp with golden, crunchy edges (7-9 minutes). Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Different air fryer brands may cook at different rates, so be sure to keep on eye on food.
    • 15 minutes before you're ready to start wrapping, set the cream cheese out to soften so it's easier to mix with the pineapple and green onion.
    • Instead of dampening the wrappers with water, you can brush them lightly with an egg wash. Likewise, you can brush egg on the outside of the wontons to get them extra crispy.
    • While you're working through wrapping the wontons, preheat the air fryer so the wontons start cooking the second they hit the basket.
    • Grease the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray so the wontons don't stick and to help crisp up the bottoms.
    • Place the wontons in a single layer leaving space in between. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
    • How long it takes to cook pineapple cream cheese wontons in the air fryer will vary. Begin checking for doneness around the 6-7 mark and add more time as needed.
    • Storing: Let cool, then place a single layer in a paper towel-lined container in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat leftovers, pop the wontons back into the air fryer at 400F for 2-3 minutes.
    • Freezing: Place cooled wontons on a baking sheet, then set it in the freezer for 1 hour. Transfer the wontons to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for 2-3 months. To reheat, air fry at 400 degrees F for 6-7 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 228mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keyword Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons, Air Fryer Pineapple Cream Cheese Wontons, Cream Cheese Wontons
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    Comments

    1. Dannii

      March 06, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      What a unique recipe. This would be great for party food.

      Reply
    2. Jersey Girl Cooks

      March 06, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      I have all the ingredients so I can make these this weekend!

      Reply
    3. Morgan

      March 06, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      Such a fun flavor combo. I love that they're air fried! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Veena Azmanov

      March 06, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      This is super delicious and a unique combination too. I love the Air Fryer option to making them healthier and easier too.

      Reply
    5. Alison

      March 06, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      The pineapple and cream cheese is perfect pair! Makes for a delicious and healthy dessert!

      Reply
    6. Pavani

      March 24, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Such a simple, delicious appetizer/ snack that is. Air fryer makes them so easy to make too. Thanks for sharing this recipe

      Reply
    7. Krissy Allori

      April 01, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      Holy smokes these look amazing. I love wontons and I love all of these ingredients. What a great idea! I can't wait to make them up in my air fryer very soon!

      Reply
    8. Alice | SkinnySpatula

      April 02, 2020 at 10:15 pm

      They look so crispy, I'm definitely going to give them a try this weekend!

      Reply
    9. Suzy

      April 02, 2020 at 10:27 pm

      Wonton for desserts is my absolute favorite! Loving how they can be made in an air fryer with out the oil!

      Reply
    10. Jessica

      April 02, 2020 at 10:36 pm

      Yes please! With the spicy mustard sauce that you recommend!

      Reply
    11. Anita

      April 02, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      Such a lovely recipe to prepare yummy little treats. The cream cheese and pineapple are great together.

      Reply

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