Grilled Tofu Wonton Cups

What are Grilled Tofu Wonton Cups

These easy-baked wonton cups are made with deep-fried or baked wonton wrappers and filled with various fillings, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian ones. The recipe comes together in no time and can be served with dips or chutneys of one’s choice.

This delicious and drool-worthy recipe of make-ahead wonton cups can be prepared in advance and filled with sauce-coated tofu, herbs, and other ingredients. 

Truly irresistible and coated with sauces, these wonton wrapper snacks can be made in large quantities and served to a large gathering.

Reasons You’ll ♡ Grilled Tofu Wonton Cups

These flavorsome bowls of deliciousness are the absolute indulgence at a party. You will love this recipe of Tofu Wonton Cups for the following reasons —

• Easy to make finger food
• Colorful and healthy
• Can be doubled
• Versatile dish
• A perfect crowd-pleaser!

The best part is that these bite-sized appetizers can be enjoyed guilt-free as they are vegetarian and vegan and can be completely customized with your favorite toppings.

Onions— Diced green onions are used for preparing the filling that looks and tastes just amazing. 

Hoisin Sauce — A fragrant, pungent sauce that adds an Asian taste to many dishes, fusing umami with sweet, tangy, and spicy ingredients. If you can’t find hoisin sauce, you can use vegetarian mushroom-flavored oyster sauce. 

Cilantro Leaves — Chopped cilantro leaves are added to garnish the recipe.

Ginger-Garlic paste — This is added to the recipe to lend it a boost of flavor. 

Sugar — Brown sugar or regular sugar is added to the stir-fry sauce ingredients. Just add a pinch of brown sugar for flavoring.

Cornstarch — To make a slurry and prepare a thick and flavorsome gravy for the recipe that coats each piece of tofu. 

Soy Sauce — Brings unique flavors to the recipe. Soy sauce provides a sweet, umami (savory) flavor and even a slightly bitter taste.

Rice wine vinegar — This is used for preparing the stir-fried sauce. It adds a sweet and tart flavor to these grilled tofu wonton bowls. 

Paprika — Adds beautiful color and heat to the grilled tofu filling. 

Grilled Tofu Wonton Cups Recipe Tips and variations

Importance of Rice Vinegar — Rice vinegar enhances the recipe’s flavor. It adds a sweet and tart flavor without fat and calories. 

For perfectly well-baked wontons — Wonton wrappers burn quickly; therefore, keep a watchful eye when baking them. I baked these wontons at 350° F for 10 to 12 minutes until they were lightly golden brown. The trick lies in not overcooking or burning the wonton cups but baking them at a low temperature to reach a light golden brown hue. To achieve the best results, when baking in the air-fryer, ensure the wontons are arranged in a single layer and are manageable. 

Substitute for wonton cups — Athens Phyllo Pastry Sheets are the other option for cups if you don’t prefer to use wonton wrappers. 

Firm tofu is the best — You get three kinds of tofu in the market: soft, medium, and firm. The best-suited tofu for this recipe of Tofu Wonton Cups is the extra firm tofu that delivers excellent results. It holds its shape and texture and is firm enough not to fall apart when cooked.

Drier tofu results in crispier bites — Dried tofu makes the best choice for this recipe. It ensures crispiness on frying without becoming crumbly. However, before using it for the recipe, drain excess water to make it dry. 

Delightfully spicy — This wonton tofu cup is delightfully spicy and has an excellent heat content without being overpowering. You can use Thai sweet chili sauce with sweet and savory flavors and a delectably spicy punch for a lesser spicy version of this recipe. 

Veggies added for more nutrition — The flavor, color, and nutrition rendered by the veggies can be enhanced by adding more veggies like carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, and broccoli. However, you will need to double the sauce if adding more veggies.

Cool the mixture before stuffing — Before filling the wonton cups, ensure that the mixture has cooled down properly. If the filling is hot, expect the cups to become soggy and difficult to pick up. This may also disintegrate the wonton cups.

Don’t overstuff the wontons — Refrain from over-stuffing them as they will not cook properly. 

Partially make-ahead recipe — You can comfortably make wonton cups ahead of time. This is one of my favorite time-saving tips. I don’t recommend adding the filling to the cups until they are ready to serve. This also ensures that the wontons don’t get soggy enough.  

When making a large batch — You need to protect each wonton cup when making a large batch. Wrap the stack of uncooked wonton wrappers in a towel so they remain pliable and don’t dry out. 

Frying or air-frying both work great — These wonton cups can be prepared by frying in hot oil, but you can also air fry them for a healthier version. Deep-frying is indeed a treat, but I choose to bake them instead for a healthy snack. You can bake the wonton cups in the air-fryer if you have a small muffin tray. They only take 4 – 5 minutes to prepare at 325° F. 

Let me know what you think!

If you are looking for a recipe perfect to delight your palate, then this recipe is the best. Create the delicious wonton cups and dig into the brilliantly flavored dish that will blow away your mind!

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