One of Ree's Favorite Hacks Starts With a Pack of Wonton Wrappers
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If there's one thing Ree Drummond loves, it's a supermarket shortcut. Whether she's doctoring up boxed cake mix to make homemade cookies or using puff pastry to make an easy mushroom pizza, she has tons of time-saving tricks up her sleeve. One of them? Ree loves to use wonton wrappers for unexpected recipes like spinach artichoke cups and homemade ravioli. She's even made Nutella wontons when craving something sweet. "I have a real weakness for anything fried in a wonton, whether it's sweet or savory," she says. So to celebrate Ree's love of wontons, check out these wonton wrapper recipes ahead.
Here, you'll find tons of fun ways to use store-bought wonton wrappers, including crispy fried recipes, bite-sized appetizers, and lots of family-friendly after-school snacks. Looking for game day eats that everyone will love? Try the beef taco cups or air fryer pizza rolls! Prefer something a little more elegant to serve on the holidays? You'll love the shortcut pumpkin ravioli. Plus, there's a few variations on crab rangoon. So, go ahead and grab a package of wonton wrappers and you'll make snacking a whole lot easier—and more fun!
Pot Stickers
Whether you use wonton wrappers or dumpling wrappers, these pork-filled bites are extremely satisfying. They have a crispy bottom that's just waiting to be dunked in the sweet and savory pot sticker sauce.
Get the Pot Stickers recipe.
Crab Rangoon
This popular takeout food can easily be made right in your own home! The filling of crab meat, cream cheese, and jalapeños is all wrapped up in crispy wontons that can be made in your air fryer or a large Dutch oven.
Get the Crab Rangoon recipe.
Spinach Artichoke Cups
Turn this popular dip into a hand-held snack by creating crispy little cups made out of wonton wrappers. It's the ultimate party snack!
Get Ree's Spinach Artichoke Cups recipe.
Pumpkin Ravioli
This recipe uses two supermarket shortcuts: canned pumpkin puree and store-bought wonton wrappers. Ree says it's "so much easier than spending the time to make pasta dough."
Get Ree's Pumpkin Ravioli recipe.
Crab Rangoon Nachos
For fun twist on crab rangoon, try using all the same ingredients for a plate of nachos. It starts with fried wonton chips, then layers on the crab-filled cream cheese, pepper jack, bell peppers, scallions and duck sauce.
Get Ree's Crab Rangoon Nachos recipe.
Nutella Wontons
These crispy fried treats are filled with Nutella so they're perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. The best part is that they're so easy to make and all you need to do is top them off with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
Get Ree's Nutella Wontons recipe.
Ravioli Three Ways
Making ravioli from scratch might sound intimidating, but using wonton wrappers instead of pasta dough is an easy trick. You can fill them with ricotta cheese, sautéed mushrooms, shredded brisket—the options are endless!
Get Ree's Ravioli Three Ways recipe.
Cream Cheese Wontons
Once you start snacking on these crispy fried bites, it'll be hard to stop at just one. Between the crunchy wonton wrapper and the spicy cream cheese filling, they're hard to resist.
Get Ree's Cream Cheese Wontons recipe.
Beef Taco Cups
These crispy cups are a fun twist on taco night or a great game day snack. Each one is packed with spiced beef, refried beans, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings.
Get the Beef Taco Cups recipe at The Chunky Chef.
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
Using wonton wrappers makes these pizza rolls a breeze to whip up. They have melty cheese and pepperoni on the inside so your kids will love them, too.
Get the Air Fryer Pizza Rolls recipe at Yellow Bliss Road.
Fish Stick Wonton Tacos
These crispy tacos are refreshing and easy thanks to store-bought breaded fish sticks and a sesame-soy slaw. Finish them off with a drizzle of Sriracha if you like a spicy kick.
Get the Fish Stick Wonton Tacos recipe at Sugar and Soul.
Creole Cream Cheese Wonton Cups
This variation on cream cheese-stuffed wontons is loaded with big Louisiana flavor. The smoked sausage, Creole seasoning, and French dressing really take it over the top.
Get the Creole Cream Cheese Wonton Cups recipe at Joyous Apron.
Chicken Wontons
You only need 20 minutes to make this easy, crunchy snack. They're served with a Thai sweet chili sauce for added flavor.
Get the Chicken Wontons recipe at Rasa Malaysia.
Wonton Cheese Sticks
Turn string cheese and wonton wrappers into a satisfying after-school snack. This ooey-gooey finger food has an additional coating of panko and parmesan, so they're extra crunchy.
Get the Wonton Cheese Sticks recipe at Amanda's Cookin'.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This deconstructed egg roll will make the perfect weeknight dinner. The bowl of white rice is topped with ground pork, cabbage, and carrots (basically your typical egg roll filling) and finished with homemade wonton strips for that much-needed crunch.
Get the Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe at A Farmgirl's Dabbles.
Street Corn Wonton Cups
The filling for these wonton cups is anything but boring. In fact, it's an explosion of flavor with sweet corn, jalapeno, red onions, sour cream, Cotija cheese, and some chili powder for spice.
Get the Street Corn Wonton Cups recipe at Take Two Tapas.
Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Chips
This cream cheese-based dip is melty, spicy, and loaded with crab! But the fun part is really all about the crispy homemade wonton chips. They only take a couple of minutes to make.
Get the Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Chips recipe at Garnish and Glaze.
Fried Shrimp Wontons
The shrimp filling in this fried wonton snack has tons of flavor thanks to a combination of garlic, ginger, coriander, sesame oil, and soy sauce. You can dip them in more soy sauce or even mayonnaise if you prefer.
Get the Fried Shrimp Wontons recipe at Food Faith Fitness.
Pork Dim Sum
If you've ever been to a Dim Sum restaurant then you already know about these delicious bite-sized dumplings. The flavorful ground pork filling and tender wonton wrappers are easily made using a steamer basket.
Get the Pork Dim Sum recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.
Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups
Serve up this appetizer at your next cocktail party. It's super easy using store-bought wontons shaped into cups using a mini muffin tin. Just fill them up with creamy tuna, celery, jalapeño, fresh dill, and melty cheese.
Get the Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups recipe at The View From Great Island.
Pesto Caprese Fried Wontons
Calling all pesto lovers: This twist on the classic Caprese flavors includes a filling of mozzarella cheese, juicy tomatoes, and store-bought pesto, plus tomato sauce for dipping.
Get the Pesto Caprese Fried Wontons recipe at The Little Kitchen.
Turtle Wonton Kisses
This twist on traditional turtle candies still has all the gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and nutty pecans that you know and love. It's just all wrapped up in a crispy wonton shell.
Get the Turtle Wonton Kisses recipe at Take Two Tapas.
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