Description
These Asian Wonton Meatball Bites are juicy, flavorful meatballs wrapped in crispy wonton wrappers — the perfect bite-sized appetizer! They’re easy to make, packed with garlicky-gingery flavor, and bake or air fry beautifully. Ideal for parties, game days, or a fun weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
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1 lb ground pork (or chicken/turkey)
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1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
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2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 large egg
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1/3 cup breadcrumbs or panko
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1 tbsp cornstarch
For Wrapping:
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20–24 wonton wrappers
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Neutral oil (for brushing or spraying)
Optional Dipping Sauces:
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Sweet chili sauce
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Soy–ginger dip
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Gochujang mayo
Instructions
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Mix the filling:
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, egg, breadcrumbs, and cornstarch. Add the ground pork and stir gently until just combined. -
Shape the meatballs:
Roll into 1–1½ tablespoon portions. Set aside. -
Wrap with wonton wrappers:
Place a meatball in the center of each wrapper. Fold using the open-cup method (or any simple fold you like). Lightly brush the tops with oil. -
Bake (Oven Method):
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the wrapped meatballs on a lined sheet pan. Bake for 13–16 minutes, until crispy and golden.Air Fryer Method:
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Arrange bites with space between them. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway. -
Serve:
Enjoy warm with dipping sauces of your choice.
Notes
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For extra juiciness, mix part pork + part shrimp.
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Don’t overmix the meat — it keeps the meatballs tender.
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Gluten-free version: use tamari + gluten-free wrappers or rice paper.
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Keep wrappers from drying out by covering them with a damp towel.
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Add chili oil or gochujang for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–16 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg