Description
Crispy Wonton Tacos are a delicious and savory dish made with ground turkey and fresh toppings, all served in crispy wonton shells.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 12 wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess liquid, then sprinkle in the chili powder and mix well, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat a deep pot with enough oil to submerge the wonton wrappers, bringing it to a temperature of around 350°F (175°C).
- While the oil heats, take each wonton wrapper and gently press it into the cups of a muffin tin, creating a shell shape that will hold the filling.
- Once the oil is ready, carefully drop the wonton shells into the hot oil, frying them in small batches for about 1-2 minutes until they are crispy and golden. Remove them and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Assemble your tacos by spooning the seasoned turkey into each wonton shell. Layer with Monterey Jack cheese, romaine lettuce, chopped bell peppers, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
- Serve these delightful tacos right away to enjoy their crunchy texture.
Notes
- For added heat, mix in some crushed red pepper flakes or diced serrano peppers with the turkey.
- You can swap the ground turkey for lean beef or even use lentils for a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg