Palmetto Cheese Wonton Purses

Instructions

1. Place wonton wrappers onto a flat surface. Place about 1 tablespoons pimento cheese into the center of each wonton square.
2. Using a pastry brush or your finger, brush each edge of the filled wonton wrapper with the beaten egg.
3. Pinch each corner of the wonton together and seal the edges by pressing them together to make a wonton purse.
4. Place the wonton purses on a parchment lined sheet pan and freeze for 1 hour.
5. Deep Fry: Fill a pot with enough oil to cover multiple wonton purses. Heat the oil until 350 degrees reads on a candy or deep fry thermometer, Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Serve with sweet chili sauce to dip.
6. Air Fry: Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees. Brush or spray each wonton with oil. Place into air fryer and cook until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with sweet chili sauce to dip.