Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons (2024)

Published: Apr 5, 2021 · Modified: Apr 7, 2023 by Tonia Larson

Crispy Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons are filled with garlic cream cheese. Serve these easy cream cheese puffs as an appetizer or side dish.

The first cream cheese wontons were authentic, homemade ones from my neighbor who was making them for a family celebration of hers. They were the best cream cheese puffs I’ve ever had! These air fryer cream cheese wontons are a simplified version that is healthier and quicker to make.

Start by preparing the cream cheese filling. Put the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley flakes in a small bowl. Stir the cream cheese mixture until combined.

What can I add to cream cheese wontons?

These air fryer cream cheese wontons are simply seasoned with garlic, onion, and parsley from the pantry. You can use minced garlic, chopped green onions, and fresh parsley if you prefer. If you want to add meat try crab, shrimp, sausage, or even bacon.

Lay out six wonton wrappers and moisten the edges with water.

Scoop up one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture.

Place the dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of the wonton wrapper.

Fold each wonton wrapper in half diagonally creating a triangle. Press around the cream cheese mixture to remove any excess air.

Fold up two of the points over the middle and secure in place with a little water. Repeat the process making six more cream cheese wontons.

Place the cream cheese wonton in the air fryer coating both sides well with olive oil spray. Start by cooking them with the points facing down. Bake them at 350˚F for 4 minutes.

Spray the cream cheese puffs with olive oil, flip them over and spray the top side. Then, cook at 350˚F for 4-6 minutes, until golden brown.

Carefully remove the air fryer cream cheese wontons and place them on a tray or in a bowl.

Coating the wontons well with olive oil spray makes them turn out golden and crispy in the air fryer! We like eating our cream cheese puffs plain but you can serve them with a sweet and sour sauce or a sweet chili sauce if you prefer.

What should I serve with air fryer cream cheese wontons?

Cream cheese wontons made in the air fryer can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with chicken, beef or seafood. Here are a few recipes to try:

It’s so easy to make Cashew Chicken at home! Served over rice or noodles, it’s a dinner recipe the whole family will love.

This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is so easy to prepare and will be a family favorite! Made with chicken breasts and a four ingredient honey garlic sauce.

Skip the takeout and make this General Tso Chicken recipe at home! It’s easy to make and full of flavor. Serve over rice or noodles for a family dinner.

This Beef and Broccoli recipe is easy to make and more delicious than take out. It’s a family friendly 30 minute meal everyone will love.

Want more appetizer recipes? Try these next:

This Baked Meatball Wontons recipe is a delicious party appetizer with a flavorful meatball and melted cream cheesewrapped in acrunchy wonton!

Make this loaded Nachos Recipe to serve at your next party or surprise your family with sheet pan nachos dinner with all of their favorite toppings!

This flavorful Corn Dip recipe is the perfect dish to bring to your next party or backyard barbecue. Serve cold or hot with corn chips or tortilla chips.

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Meatballs can be served as a party appetizer or over rice for dinner. These sweet and spicy meatballs are a crowd pleaser!