Delightful Chicken Wonton Tacos Inspired by Applebee’s
These crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos are inspired by Applebee’s—featuring golden fried wonton wrappers filled with savory shredded chicken, cheese, and fresh veggies. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, they’re customizable, quick, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 wonton tacos
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sour cream or ranch dressing, for topping (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, shredded cheese, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold into a triangle and seal edges with water.
- Fry wontons in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to paper towels or a wire rack to drain and cool slightly.
- Serve warm with sour cream, ranch, or fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Do not overfill wontons to prevent bursting during frying.
- Bake or air fry for a lighter alternative to deep frying.
- Prep the filling in advance and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Let fried wontons rest on a wire rack to stay crispy.
- Try spicy mayo, chili sauce, or teriyaki drizzle as alternative toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton taco
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
