Absolutely! Here’s a fun and delicious recipe for Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos — just like the kind you’d get at a restaurant, but made at home! These are crunchy, flavorful, and perfect as appetizers, party food, or a fun dinner.
🥟 Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos
🍽 Servings: 12 mini tacos
⏱ Total Time: ~30 minutes
📝 Ingredients
For the taco shells:
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12 wonton wrappers
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Cooking spray or oil, for crisping
For the chicken:
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, finely diced or shredded
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)
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1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
For toppings:
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Shredded lettuce or cabbage (coleslaw mix works great)
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Chopped green onions
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Shredded carrots
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Cilantro, chopped (optional)
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Sesame seeds (optional)
For the creamy sauce (optional but tasty!):
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1/3 cup mayo
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1–2 tsp sriracha or hot sauce, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the wonton taco shells:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or use an air fryer at 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly spray both sides of the wonton wrappers with oil.
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Drape each wrapper over the side of a muffin tin (to form a taco shape) or shape in mini taco racks.
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Bake or air fry for 5–7 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Let cool.
2. Cook the chicken:
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Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 min.
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Add diced chicken, cook until browned and cooked through.
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Stir in soy sauce and hoisin (if using), then remove from heat.
3. Make the creamy sauce:
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Whisk mayo, honey, vinegar, and sriracha until smooth.
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Adjust spice/sweetness to your taste.
4. Assemble the tacos:
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Fill each crispy wonton shell with a spoonful of chicken.
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Top with lettuce or slaw, carrots, green onions, and a drizzle of creamy sauce.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds or cilantro if desired.
✅ Tips & Variations
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Air fryer hack: Shape wonton wrappers over foil “logs” or the back of a muffin pan for taco shells.
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Shortcut: Use store-bought rotisserie chicken and toss with sauce.
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Make it Thai-style: Add a splash of lime juice and peanut sauce to the chicken.