Fresh-Mex Corn Wontons Recipe

Name: Fresh-Mex Corn Wontons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ears corn, husked; 1 small lime; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; Kosher salt; 36 square wonton wrappers; 2 plum tomatoes, diced (about 3/4 cup); 1 medium avocado, diced (about 3/4 cup); 1/2 cup finely diced red onion; Vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1
Place the corn in a steamer basket set over a saucepan of simmering water.
2
Cover and steam 8 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, grate the lime zest into a small bowl and squeeze in 1 tablespoon lime juice.
4
Add the sour cream, cilantro, hot sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well; set the dip aside.
5
Remove the corn from the steamer basket and let cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cobs.
6
Combine with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
7
Line a large baking sheet with paper towels, then arrange the wonton wrappers on top in a single layer.
8
Place 1 teaspoon corn, 1/2 teaspoon tomato, 1/2 teaspoon avocado and 1/4 teaspoon red onion in the center of each wrapper.
9
Heat about 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees (or place a wooden skewer in the oil to test the temperature; bubbles should form around it).
10
Moisten the edges of each wonton wrapper with water, then fold in half diagonally to enclose the filling and form a triangle; press gently to seal.
11
Working in batches, lower the wontons into the hot oil with tongs and fry about 1 minute.
12
Flip and fry another 30 seconds, or until light golden.
13
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
14
Serve with the cilantro-lime dip.
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Photograph by Ngoc Minh Ngo

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ears corn, husked, 1 small lime, 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh-Mex Corn Wontons falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh-Mex Corn Wontons

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