Turn your leftover mashed potatoes into crispy bites of deliciousness with our Leftover Mashed Potato Wontons recipe – a creative and flavorful way to repurpose your leftovers into a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Leftover Mashed Potato Wontons
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (leftovers)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup green peas (leftovers)
- wonton wrappers
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Note
There are lots of videos and instructions online for wrapping wontons. They can be in any shape, I just prefer this one since it is the easiest for me to make.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Mix together potatoes, salt, pepper, milk and eggs until well combined. Then add the green onions, cilantro and peas. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Using a wonton wrapper, place a small amount in the center, dip your finger in water and run along the edge of the wonton, Fold the wonton in half and pinch the edges, removing as much air as you can without letting the filling seep through. Set on a plate lined with parchemnt or wax paper. Continue making wontons, using parchment or wax paper to separate the layers of wontons. When done, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Prepare your frying area by setting aside a plate lined with paper towels, a frying pan with 2-3" vegetable oil (or your favorite frying oil of choice), and a metal (NOT PLASTIC) slotted spoon. Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large saucepan or medium skillet until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers just under 350 degrees F. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Gently place about 6-8 wontons in the oil, flipping when light golden in color. Remove when desired color. I prefer a light golden color, not too dark. Place on paper towels to remove excess oil. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Serve hot, warm or room temperature. | |
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