Name: Air Fryer Smoked Salmon Wontons
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 3 ounces cold-smoked salmon, finely chopped; 1.5 tablespoons minced capers; 1.5 tablespoons finely minced red onion; 48 wonton wrappers; Water, as needed; Cooking spray

Appetizers and Snacks

Air Fryer Smoked Salmon Wontons

Jun 28, 2025
by Brant Cartwright
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

45 mins
COOK TIME

5 mins
TOTAL TIME

50 mins
SERVING

48 People
VIEWS

6

Delight in these crispy, golden-brown wontons, each bite bursting with the luxurious flavor of smoked salmon, tangy capers, and creamy cheese. A sophisticated twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for wowing your guests or simply indulging in a flavorful snack.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 (6 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

3 ounces cold-smoked salmon, finely chopped

1.5 tablespoons minced capers

1.5 tablespoons finely minced red onion

48 wonton wrappers

Water, as needed

Cooking spray

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

5 g
Cholesterol

5 mg
Fiber

0 g
Protein

1 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

78 mg
Fat

1 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a mixing bowl, gently combine the softened cream cheese, finely chopped smoked salmon, minced capers, and minced red onion until well incorporated. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Set up your wonton assembly station: a clean, dry work surface, the bowl of salmon mixture, a small bowl of water, and the stack of wonton wrappers. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Working with a few wonton wrappers at a time (keep the rest covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying), place about 1 teaspoon of the salmon mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. (20 minutes)

04

Step

Dip your finger in the water and lightly moisten all four edges of the wonton wrapper. Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle, pressing firmly to seal the edges, expelling any trapped air. (15 minutes)

05

Step

Lightly wet the bottom corners of the triangle, then bring the right and left corners together, overlapping them slightly and pressing firmly to seal. This creates the classic wonton shape. Place the finished wontons on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. (15 minutes)

06

Step

Preheat your air fryer to 330 degrees F (166 degrees C). (5 minutes)

07

Step

Lightly spray both sides of the prepared wontons with cooking spray. (2 minutes)

08

Step

Arrange the wontons in a single layer in the air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches. (2 minutes)

09

Step

Air fry for 5 minutes, flipping the wontons halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. (5 minutes)

10

Step

Remove the cooked wontons to a cooling rack to allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature. (2 minutes)

For make-ahead convenience, prepare the wontons up to the air-frying stage, then store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add a minute or two to the air frying time if cooking them straight from the fridge.
Experiment with different types of smoked salmon for varying flavor profiles, such as peppered or maple-cured.
Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as sweet chili sauce, soy sauce with ginger, or a creamy dill sauce.
To ensure the wontons don't stick to the air fryer basket, you can line it with perforated parchment paper.

Brant Cartwright

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