This soft and savory Trader Joes Wontons Recipe is made with frozen mini wontons, soy sauce, and chili crunch and ready in 10 minutes. The hot wontons hit the spicy garlic oil and create a rich, glossy coating instantly. I rely on this quick meal whenever I need something satisfying but have no energy to cook from scratch.
Better Than Takeaway
I used to order spicy dumplings from my local spot every Friday night until my wallet complained. Once I figured out how to dress up these frozen mini wontons, I never looked back.
My biggest mistake early on was boiling them too long, resulting in mushy wrappers. Now I watch the pot closely and pull them the second they float to the surface.
Jump to RecipeTrader Joes Wontons Recipe Ingredients
- 1 bag (12 oz) Trader Joe’s Mini Cilantro Chicken Wontons (frozen)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili onion crunch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
How To Make Trader Joes Wontons Recipe
- Boil the water: Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Cook the wontons: Drop the frozen wontons into the boiling water and stir gently. Cook for 3 minutes until they float to the top.
- Mix the sauce: While the wontons cook, whisk the soy sauce, chili crunch, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a serving bowl.
- Toss and garnish: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the drained wontons into the sauce bowl. Toss gently to coat, then top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Recipe Tips
- Do not thaw first: Cooking straight from frozen prevents the delicate wrappers from tearing and sticking together.
- Save the pasta water: A splash of the starchy boiling water helps emulsify the chili sauce into a thicker glaze.
- Adjust the heat: Add more or less chili onion crunch depending on your personal spice tolerance.
What To Serve With Wontons
Pair these spicy dumplings with a side of steamed bok choy or a smashed cucumber salad to cut through the rich chili oil. They also work incredibly well ladled over a simple bowl of steamed jasmine rice.
How To Store
Keep leftover dressed wontons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave for 60 seconds, adding a splash of water so they do not dry out. Do not freeze wontons once they have been cooked and sauced.
FAQs
Can I pan-fry these wontons instead?
Yes, you can pan-fry them in a skillet with a little oil for 2 minutes. Then add a splash of water and cover to steam for 3 minutes.
Are Trader Joe’s mini wontons fully cooked?
Yes, the chicken and cilantro mini wontons are fully pre-cooked. You are simply heating them through during the boiling process.
Can I use a different brand of wontons?
Any brand of frozen mini wontons or dumplings will work perfectly with this sauce ratio. Just follow the package directions for cooking times.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
No, traditional wonton wrappers and standard soy sauce contain gluten. You would need gluten-free dumplings and tamari to modify this dish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 950mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 32g
- Protein: 11g
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minutesTrader Joes Wontons Recipe yields soft, silky dumplings tossed in soy sauce and chili crunch in just 10 minutes. Grab a bag of frozen mini wontons for a fast weeknight dinner when you want a spicy takeaway experience at home.
Ingredients
1 bag (12 oz) Trader Joe’s Mini Cilantro Chicken Wontons (frozen)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili onion crunch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions
- Boil the water: Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Cook the wontons: Drop the frozen wontons into the boiling water and stir gently. Cook for 3 minutes until they float to the top.
- Mix the sauce: While the wontons cook, whisk the soy sauce, chili crunch, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a serving bowl.
- Toss and garnish: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the drained wontons into the sauce bowl. Toss gently to coat, then top with green onions and sesame seeds.
