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A plate of crispy fried wontons served with soy dipping sauce, garnished with green onions

No-Fold Wontons - Delicious Dumplings

Skip the intricate folding and still enjoy delicious, homemade wontons with this Easy No-Fold Wontons recipe! These dumplings are a time-saver for busy weeknights or when you're craving comfort food without all the fuss. Flattened and sealed with a simple press, they deliver all the flavor of traditional wontons with none of the origami.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Small bowl of water for sealing wontons
  • Large pot or steamer or skillet
  • Slotted spoon or tongs 
  • Plate or tray for assembling wontons
  • parchment paper to prevent sticking/optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb ground pork or ground chicken (225g)
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper or black pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 24 square wonton wrappers
  • Water for sealing

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork (or chicken), chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
    Set Up Your Station: Lay out wonton wrappers on a clean surface or tray. Prepare a small bowl of water to help seal the wrappers.
    Close-up of a bowl with ground meat and chopped green onions being mixed for wonton filling.
  • Assemble the Wontons:
    Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper.
    Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper.
    Fold the wrapper in half (into a rectangle or triangle depending on the wrapper shape) and press the edges firmly to seal.
    No fancy pleating needed — just a tight seal to keep the filling inside.
    Close-up of a hand folding a wonton wrapper with pleats on a wooden board
  • Cook the Wontons (Choose Your Method):
    Boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add wontons in batches and cook for 3–4 minutes, until they float and are cooked through.
    Steam: Place wontons in a steamer lined with parchment. Steam for 6–7 minutes.
    Pan-Fry (Potstickers): Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet. Add wontons and cook until the bottoms are golden. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam until water evaporates (about 4–5 minutes).
    Wontons cooking in boiling water inside a pan with steam rising
  • Serve: Serve hot with soy sauce, chili oil, or in a broth-based soup.
    Plate of freshly steamed wontons garnished with herbs, served with soy dipping sauce

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Notes

Nutrient Amount (Per Serving ~6 Wontons)
Calories 290
Carbohydrates 25g
Protein 15g
Fat 15g
Serving Size 150g
Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg
Sodium 420mg
Potassium 220mg
Fiber 1g
Sugar 1g
Vitamin A 150 IU
Vitamin C 2mg
Calcium 30mg
Iron 1.4mg

Cooking Tips

  • Don’t Overfill: A teaspoon of filling is enough. Overstuffed wontons may burst open during cooking.
  • Seal Well: Press all edges firmly to avoid leakage. If the wrappers are dry, moisten generously with water.
  • Freezer Friendly: Freeze uncooked wontons on a tray, then store in a ziplock bag. Boil or steam straight from frozen — no need to thaw!
  • Use Shrimp or Veggies: Swap out pork for chopped shrimp or minced mushrooms for a seafood or vegetarian version.
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes