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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Cooking Basics » Homemade Wonton Wrappers (Wonton Skin)

    Published: Jun 22, 2021 | Last Updated On: Jan 12, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Homemade Wonton Wrappers (Wonton Skin)

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    Did you know that making Wonton Wrappers (Wonton Skin, Wonton Wraps) at home is incredibly easy? Make a big batch, freeze and keep using the wraps to make wontons or dumplings with your favorite fillings.

    If you like Asian food, then try these recipes too – Easy Asian Cauliflower Rice, Asian Red Chilli Paste, Thai Green Papaya Salad, Kimchi Fried Rice, Panang Curry, Thai Fried Rice, and Zucchini Stir Fry.

    Wonton wrappers served on a plate.
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    • About Homemade Wonton Wrappers
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Wonton Wrappers
    • Pro Tips By Neha
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Usage Ideas
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Homemade Wonton Wrappers

    Wonton Wrappers (Wonton Skin, Wonton Wraps) are paper-thin sheets of dough used to make the outer layer of wontons or dumplings.

    Making these sheets at home is incredibly easy and by using just 5 simple pantry ingredients, you can make perfect wrappers at home.

    Once the wonton skins are ready, you can fill them up with your choice of fillings and make wontons or dumplings.

    These sheets freeze very well for months. I always make a big batch, freeze it and keep using them whenever I crave a warm wonton soup or steamy dumplings.

    These homemade wonton wrappers are much better than store-bought packets. Why you may ask?

    1. Made using high-quality ingredients
    2. Free of preservatives and other chemicals
    3. Economical

    So waste no time and make yourself a big batch!

    You can easily double or triple the recipe to make a big batch.

    Ingredients

    Wonton wrappers ingredients.

    All-Purpose Flour – These wraps are traditionally made using all-purpose flour. For a healthy alternative, you can try making them with whole wheat flour but the taste and texture will differ a bit.

    Cornstarch – It makes the skins firmer and chewier. It also promotes stretchability and a delicate, thin finish.

    Egg Yolk – The addition of egg yolk helps to make the wontons soft and supple.

    Other Ingredients – You will also need vegetable oil, salt, and cold water.

    How To Make Wonton Wrappers

    Stir together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

    Flour and salt added to a bowl.

    Make a well in the center of the flour.

    Add the egg yolk to the well and mix it with the flour using a spoon or your clean fingertips.

    Egg yolk added to the bowl.

    Add cold water (approx ½ cup) little by little and mix everything together with a spoon (or your hands), until the mixture begins to come together and a soft dough is made. You can add more water if required.

    Adding cold water to the bowl.
    Soft dough made.

    Turn the dough onto the counter and knead for 5-6 minutes using the heels of your hands. Kneading helps to form gluten and makes the dough smooth and elastic. This is a very important step to getting perfect wonton sheets.

    The dough should be firm but smooth when you are done. If your dough is too tacky, add a little extra flour to your counter and knead again.

    Note – You can use a stand mixer fitted with a dough attachment to mix and knead.

    Kneading the dough.
    Ready dough.

    Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest on the counter for 30 minutes.

    Dough covered with a damp towel.

    Knead once again for 2 minutes and divide it into 2 equal parts.

    Dough divided into 2 parts.

    Take out one part and cover the rest with the towel.

    Lightly dust your countertop with cornstarch (NOT flour), and roll as thin as you can into a rough rectangle. Thick wrappers produce an overly doughy result that can overwhelm the filling.

    Dough rolled very thin.

    Cut into 4-inch squares (using a knife and ruler) or in circles (using a round cookie cutter).

    Cut into 4-inch squares.

    Dust the wrappers generously with cornstarch to stop them from sticking to each other.

    Stack them and wrap them in cling film. Keep the covered stacks in a ziplock bag and freeze until ready to use.

    Repeat with the remaining dough.

    Thaw the wrappers overnight (or 2-3 hours) in the fridge before using them.

    Ready wontons wrappers dusted with cornstarch to prevent them from sticking.

    You can also cut these into rounds for dumplings.

    Wonton Wrappers laying on a plate.

    Pro Tips By Neha

    The key to perfect wonton wrappers is the dough. Ensure that you knead it well until it is very soft and elastic.

    Dust the work surface with cornstarch (NOT flour) and roll the dough. Cornstarch makes these covers slightly chewy, just like want them to be.

    Roll the dough as thin as possible. You can use a pasta roller to roll.

    Dust the wrappers generously with cornstarch to avoid them from sticking to each other.

    While using these wrappers for dumplings or wontons, do not overload them with filling. It might break due to excess filling.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are egg roll wrappers and wonton wrappers the same?

    Both these wrappers are different from each other. While both of them are made with the same ingredients, they have different consistency and are used differently.

    You can use egg roll wrappers if you do not have proper wonton sheets, but only if you want to make fried or pan-fried wontons. Egg roll wrappers don’t work well if you are planning to make steamed wontons.

    Can you use wonton wrappers to make ravioli?

    Yes, you can use the same dough to make ravioli. Use it in the same way you will use pasta dough.

    What is the difference between wonton wrappers and rice wrappers?

    Both these wrappers are used as outer coverings but the ingredients to make these are entirely different.

    Wonton sheets use all-purpose flour, egg, salt, cornstarch, and water while rice wrappers use rice flour, tapioca flour, salt, and water to make the dough.

    How to make these vegan?

    You can make these vegan by skipping the egg and replacing it with 1 tablespoon vegan yogurt. Eggless wonton wrappers lack a bit of richness though. 

    Usage Ideas

    You can use these sheets in many ways, 

    • First and foremost, you can make wontons – fried, pan-fried, or steamed with your choice of delicious fillings.
    • You can use wonton sheets to make taco cups, pies, tarts, mini quiches, salad cups, etc. Bake these wonton wrappers in a muffin tray and fill these crispy cups with your choice of fillings.
    • You can also make wonton pierogi, crab rangoons, samosas, ravioli, wonton wraps, wonton crackers, cannoli, wonton crips, and many more such recipes.

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    Did you know that making Wonton Wrappers (Wonton Skin, Wonton Wraps) at home is incredibly easy? Make a big batch, freeze and keep using the wraps to make wontons or dumplings with your favorite fillings.

    Homemade Wonton Wrappers Recipe (Wonton Skin)

    Did you know that making Wonton Wrappers (Wonton Skins, Wonton Wraps) at home is incredibly easy? Make a big batch, freeze and keep using the wraps to make wontons or dumplings with your favorite fillings.
    4.54 from 28 votes
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    Course: Basics
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Resting Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 20 pieces
    Calories: 61kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg yolk
    • ½ cup cold water for kneading
    • ½ cup cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
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    Instructions

    • Stir together flour and salt in a large bowl.
    • Make a well in the center of the flour.
    • Add the egg yolk to the well and mix it with the flour using a spoon or your clean fingertips.
    • Add cold water (approx ½ cup) little by little and mix everything together with a spoon (or your hands), until the mixture begins to come together and a soft dough is made. You can add more water if required.
    • Turn the dough onto the counter and knead for 5-6 minutes using the heels of your hands. Kneading helps to form gluten and makes the dough smooth and elastic. This is a very important step to getting perfect wonton sheets.
    • The dough should be firm but smooth when you are done. If your dough is too tacky, add a little extra flour to your counter and knead again.
    • Note – You can use a stand mixer fitted with a dough attachment to mix and knead.
    • Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest on the counter for 30 minutes.
    • Knead once again for 2 minutes and divide it into 2 equal parts.
    • Take out one part and cover the rest with the towel.
    • Lightly dust your countertop with cornstarch (NOT flour), and roll as thin as you can into a rough rectangle. Thick wrappers produce an overly doughy result that can overwhelm the filling.
    • Cut into 4-inch squares (using a knife and ruler) or in circles (using a round cookie cutter).
    • Dust the wrappers generously with cornstarch to stop them from sticking to each other.
    • Stack them and wrap them in cling film. Keep the covered stacks in a ziplock bag and freeze until ready to use.
    • Repeat with the remaining dough.
    • Thaw the wrappers overnight (or 2-3 hours) in the fridge before using them.
    • You can also cut these into rounds for dumplings.

    Notes

    The key to perfect wonton wrappers is the dough. Ensure that you knead it well until it is very soft and elastic.
    Dust the work surface with cornstarch (NOT flour) and roll the dough. Cornstarch makes these covers slightly chewy, just like want them to be.
    Roll the dough as thin as possible. You can use a pasta roller to roll.
    Dust the wrappers generously with cornstarch to avoid them from sticking to each other.
    While using these wrappers for dumplings or wontons, do not overload them with filling. It might break due to excess filling.
    You can make these vegan by skipping the egg and replacing it with 1 tablespoon plain yogurt. Eggless wonton wrappers lack a bit of richness though. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Jessi

      February 07, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      These were easy, amazing and delicious. My 10 year old son helped! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        February 08, 2021 at 10:43 am

        Very happy to hear 🙂

        Reply
    2. Wendy

      February 25, 2021 at 9:02 pm

      How much water do you add?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 25, 2021 at 7:06 am

        1/2-3/4 cup.

        Reply
    3. Randi

      February 05, 2023 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      I was on a mission to perfect dumpling wrappers using GF flour. This recipe was perfect and my research sent me on a mission to get Caputo GF flour which allowed me to roll out the dough very thin. I have a granddaughter with Celiac that loves dumplings. Perfect recipe!

      Reply

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