Blackstone Fried Wontons

Ingredients

• 24 square wrappers
• 1/2 pound finely ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons togarashi seasoning
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir the chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and...: Stir the chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and togarashi together in a bowl until evenly mixed.

2. 2

   Place about a tablespoon of the mixture on...: Place about a tablespoon of the mixture on a wrapper.

3. 3

   Wet the edges with water and fold to...: Wet the edges with water and fold to form a triangle. Press the edges together firmly. Fold the corners in, then set aside.

4. 4

   Heat about 2–3 inches of oil in a...: Heat about 2–3 inches of oil in a pot or heavy-duty foil pan on the griddle, aiming for about 350°F. For shallower frying, pour a thick layer of oil directly on the griddle.

5. 5

   Fry the wontons in batches. Turn them once,...: Fry the wontons in batches. Turn them once, cooking until both sides turn a deep, golden color—roughly 3–4 minutes. If they brown too fast, lower the heat. The filling needs enough time to cook through.

6. 6

   For shallow-frying, once both sides have browned, cover...: For shallow-frying, once both sides have browned, cover the wontons with a dome. Inject a splash of water under the dome to produce steam, then let them cook for 2–3 more minutes. Add more water if needed.

7. 7

   Move finished wontons to a plate.

8. 8

   Serve warm with a vinegar and soy sauce...: Serve warm with a vinegar and soy sauce blend for dipping.