Chicken Wonton Tacos are a fun and flavorful fusion dish that combines crispy wonton shells with savory, seasoned chicken and fresh toppings. These bite-sized tacos are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick weeknight meal when you want something crunchy, tasty, and easy to eat. I really like the texture and flavor of these tacos. They’re perfect finger food.

Why You’ll Like It

Use Fresh Wonton Wrappers and Fry Until Crispy – To achieve the perfect crispy taco shell, gently press wonton wrappers over the filling and fry them in a pan with some oil.
Season the Chicken Well – Whether you’re using shredded rotisserie chicken or cooking your own, be sure to season it with flavorful spices or a tangy sauce to add depth and complement the crispy wonton shells.
Add Fresh, Bright Toppings – Balance the richness of the chicken and crunchy shells with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, or a squeeze of lime. This adds freshness and elevates the overall flavor of your tacos.

Cooking in the Air Fryer

You can make these chicken wonton tacos in the air fryer, if you want. It’s a great way to cut down on oil. Instead of frying the tacos in a pan of oil, spray them with cooking spray and put them in the air fryer at 375° F for 2-3 minutes per side, until crispy.

Chicken Wonton Tacos

These Chicken Wonton Tacos are just like the famous Applebee's tacos that are made with shredded chicken and a zesty slaw in a crispy wonton shell.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings tacos

Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients

1 chicken breast
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger minced
1/4 cup green onions chopped
1/4 cup cabbage shredded
1/4 cup carrots shredded
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
12 wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying
Optional toppings: sliced green onions cabbage, cilantro, sriracha sauce

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breast until browned and cooked through, turning once. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let cool until you’re able to shred it.
Return the shredded chicken to the skillet. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, cabbage, and carrots. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add the hoisin sauce to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly. Remove from heat.
Fill the center of each wonton wrapper with the chicken mixture.
Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a taco. There’s no need to press the edges together or seal.
Add about 3 tablespoons of oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, it’s ready.
Carefully place the filled wontons in the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side and the fold, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried wonton tacos to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately with optional toppings.

Notes

You don’t need to fill the pan with oil. Just enough to coat the wonton.
These can be made in the air fryer if you want to skip the stovetop.
Top these tacos with Sriracha or Thai sweet chili sauce.
Top with fresh ingredients like shredded cabbage, green onion, shredded carrot, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

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