Stir-Fried Szechuan Wontons with Spicy Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender pork wontons stir-fried and tossed in a fragrant, spicy garlic Szechuan sauce bursting with bold flavors. This chinese-inspired chinese ready in about 35 minutes blends pork wonton wrappers, ground pork, stalks, finely chopped green onions into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 30 pieces pork wonton wrappers
• 8 oz ground pork
• 2 stalks, finely chopped green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1/2 tsp, toasted and ground Szechuan peppercorns
• 1 tbsp chili paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp mixed with 1 tbsp water cornstarch

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 8 oz ground pork, 2 chopped green onions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly to create the filling.
2. Step 2: Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each of the 30 pork wonton wrappers. Moisten edges with water and fold to seal into wontons.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the wontons and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp on the bottom.
4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, cover, and steam the wontons for 4 minutes until cooked through. Remove wontons and set aside.
5. Step 5: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp minced ginger, and 1/2 tsp toasted ground Szechuan peppercorns. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp chili paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Mix in the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water) and cook for 1 minute until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
8. Step 8: Return the wontons to the skillet and toss gently to coat them evenly with the spicy garlic sauce. Serve immediately.