Description
Delight in these crispy, flavorful Pepperoni Pizza Wontons, combining the classic taste of pizza with the fun crunch of wontons. Filled with a savory tomato sauce seasoned with Italian herbs, pepperoni slices, and melted Colby Jack cheese, these bite-sized treats are perfectly air-fried to golden perfection for a quick and tasty snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Wonton Wrappers and Fillings
- 1 package wonton wrappers (about 12 wrappers)
- 12 ounce pepperoni slices
- 12 ounce Colby Jack shredded cheese
Tomato Sauce and Seasonings
- 8 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sweet basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Aids
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato sauce: Open the tomato sauce and pour it into a saucepan. Heat over medium heat and add the sweet basil, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, garlic salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Prepare the wontons: Lightly spray the inside of an air fryer basket with olive oil. Take one wonton wrapper and lightly spray it with olive oil for crispiness. Add about 1 teaspoon of the prepared tomato sauce in the center, place one slice of pepperoni on top, and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of shredded Colby Jack cheese over it.
- Seal the wontons: Pinch the edges of the wonton wrapper together carefully to seal the filling inside and prevent leaks. Place the sealed wonton in the prepared air fryer basket. Repeat until all wontons are filled and sealed.
- Air fry the wontons: Once the air fryer basket is full, lightly spray the tops of the wontons with olive oil and sprinkle a bit of Italian seasoning over them for extra flavor. Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for 12 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even cooking and adjusting placement if necessary.
Notes
- Ensure the wonton wrappers are tightly sealed to avoid sauce leakage during cooking.
- You can customize the filling by adding cooked vegetables or different cheeses as desired.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these can be baked in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with extra warm tomato sauce or marinara for dipping.
- Allow wontons to cool for a few minutes before eating to avoid burns from hot filling.
