Ultimate Guide to Reheating Wontons

Wontons are delicious, but let’s face it, we often make far more than we can eat in one meal. Whether you make them by hand or from a package, you probably fall into the majority when you have leftovers.

We don’t really like to waste the extras, but the question is can you even reheat them? Won’t they be soggy?

So, what are the best ways to reheat wontons? The best way to reheat wontons is via the stovetop. Using a small amount of vegetable oil in the bottom of the pan, sauté the wontons until warm, usually for about 2-3 minutes. 

Regardless of what is in your wontons and how you prefer to have them, you need to know the ins and outs of storing them and reheating them.

You don’t want to jeopardize the flavor or the texture of your wontons and there are tips available to help you reheat delicious wontons. 

Keep reading to find all of the best tips put together for an ultimate guide to reheating your wontons. 

Storing and Reheating Perfect Wontons

Wontons are a form of dumplings that were created in China and are an essential addition to Chinese foods everywhere. 

Wontons have a broad history in China that started with the Han Dynasty. Wontons are made with a doughy wrap that is thin. When the wonton is boiled, the wrapper becomes translucent. 

When made, a square dough wrapper that is formed with flour, egg, water, and salt is used.

The wrapper is laid flat and fits in the palm of a hand. Then a small amount of filling is placed in the wrapper. You then seal the wrapper and press the edges together with your fingers. 

Often, the wrapper is held together better for closing if you moisten the inner edge of the wrapper prior to sealing. Simply dip a finger in water and run it across the area. The wonton is then boiled to perfection. 

Wontons can have many different types of fillings. The most common filling for wontons typically has ground pork with added spices and finely chopped onions.

Some wontons even have small noodles or shrimp in them. Additionally, there are wontons that have a simple cream cheese mixture as well now. 

The most common method of cooking wontons is boiling the wonton. However, it has become very common to deep fry the wonton instead.

In Chinese culture, the normal method for preparing wontons is still to boil them. In North America, wontons are typically served within soup or are fried and dipped in sauce, much like an eggroll might be. 

Wontons are a versatile addition to a meal. You can cook them via different methods and you can serve them in soups or as a main course, with rice, noodles, or veggies on the side.

Not only are there multiple cooking options, but also there are also numerous options for the filling. 

You can literally put any filling you want into the wontons and cook them however you please.

Many frozen wonton packages include instructions for frying, boiling, or conventional ovens. They can even be prepared in an air fryer with great results. 

So what is there to know about reheating wontons? How can you possibly reheat them and avoid having soggy wontons? Let’s start by going over some basic pros and cons that can be associated with reheating wontons.

Here are some lists that include both. 

The Upsides to Reheating Wontons

• You don’t have to toss out the leftovers and let’s face it, there are always leftovers. 
• Reheating wontons does not take a lot of time. 
• Reheating your wontons properly can provide you a second round of enjoying wontons and they are just as crisp and delicious as the first time around
• If reheated wontons alone don’t appeal to you, use them in a soup or add dipping sauces
• Reheated wontons are versatile and delicious
• Leftover wontons can be frozen and saved. 

The Downsides to Reheating Wontons

• You do have to reheat them in specific ways to keep them crisp. 
• Deep frying or oven baking is the best ways to reheat wontons. 
• Wontons are best fresh, but there are viable options to avoid tossing them out. 
• You must keep a close eye on them to avoid splitting or exploding. 

Now that we’ve shared some of the basic ups and downs for reheating wontons, it’s important to discuss specific methods to use for reheating your wontons.

Let’s get down to the details so you can proceed with reheating your wontons and enjoying all that tastiness. 

We’ve put together a simple guide to follow for reheating your wontons. This guide will provide you with step-by-step information to reheat your wontons and not give up texture, flavor, or crispness in the meantime. 

Detailed Guide for Reheating Wontons

Reheating wontons does not have to be complicated and it also does not take a whole lot of time to reheat them. 

You should be prepared to take a little bit of time for reheating, but also make yourself available to stay nearby during reheating.

If wontons are not monitored, they could easily split open and lose their fillings leading to a mess in your cooking area. 

As we mentioned before, fresh wontons are always the best, but it’s quite doable to provide reheated wontons via multiple methods. 

When you store your wontons, you can place them in the fridge for 2-3 days or you can store them in the freezer in a well-sealed bag or container. Either way, you can reheat the wontons at a later date.

If you do freeze your wontons, be sure to allow ample time for them to defrost prior to reheating. 

How to Reheat Wontons

You can best reheat your wontons through 3 basic methods. We will share with you specifics on how to reheat with each method. Below you will find each method as well as simple instructions for the reheating process with each. 

1. Stove Top
   • One of the best options for reheating your wontons is to use the stovetop. The stove is a great way to hold the crispness and texture of your wontons without jeopardizing flavor.
     Heat your pan on medium heat and add a small amount of oil to the pan to avoid sticking. Let the oil warm. Add your wontons to the oil and sauté them for 3-4 minutes. This will heat the wonton without making it soggy. Do not use low heat, as you want to heat them quickly to avoid losing crispness or texture. 
2. Oven
   • The next best option for reheating wontons is to use the oven. An oven is a great option for preserving the flavor and not ending up with soggy wontons while reheating.
     Heat your oven to 375 degrees. Wrap the wontons in foil or cover your baking pan with foil. Heat 7-10 minutes. For the last 2 minutes of cook time, open the foil to allow the oven to re-crisp the wontons. 
3. Microwave
   • The microwave is the least desirable option for reheating wontons but can be used when you’re in a pinch. Microwave in one-minute sets of time, rotating the wontons at each interval and checking them.
     It is important to monitor wontons closely when microwaving them to avoid them exploding and causing a major mess. The microwave is least likely to keep your wontons tasting crisp and fresh. 

These varying methods provide you with options to reheat your wontons in whatever way might work best for you. Keep in mind that while the microwave is listed as an option, the stovetop or the oven is the best option for reheating. 

Related Questions

 We hope this guide is helpful to you in reheating your wontons so that you don’t feel like you just have to toss them out when you have leftovers.

We want to provide you with useful information to help your wontons taste delicious when reheated. 

We encourage you to check out the following common questions below for further information on reheating your wontons. 

If I Freeze My Wontons, Do The Instructions Change?

Freezing your wontons is a great way to save them for longer if you are not going to eat them soon after saving them.

When you freeze your wontons, you can follow the same instructions provided above, but your cook time may increase slightly to allow for the frozen material. 

You can let your wontons defrost if you would like, but they will reheat well frozen or thawed. 

What If My Wontons Were Boiled?

If your wontons were boiled, you can still follow the instructions listed in this guide for reheating. Another great option for using leftover wontons when they were boiled is to add them to your favorite soup. 

Boiled wontons are more likely to have a soggy shell when reheated, but reheating on the stovetop or in the oven will help this. 

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