If you’re looking for a creative and flavorful way to use leftover smoked brisket, these Brisket Wontons are the answer! Crispy, golden wontons stuffed with smoky brisket, sweet & tangy BBQ sauce, and melted cheese make for the perfect appetizer.

Brisket Wontons on a black platter with ranch dressing.

Leftover brisket is my favorite for easy meals like brisket tacos and brisket stuffed poblano peppers.

If you find yourself with leftovers, you have to give this easy appetizer a try. These crispy fried wontons filled with smoked brisket are just about the best thing we’ve ever tasted!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

A fantastic way to use up leftover brisket.
Quick to assemble and fry for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Packed with smoky, cheesy, and savory flavors in every bite.
Perfect bite-sized finger food for game day parties, cookouts or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients for Smoked Brisket Wontons

Smoked Brisket: Chopped
Out Grilling Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce or homemade barbecue sauce.
Cheddar Cheese: grated
Green Onions: sliced thin
Wonton Wrappers
Water
Oil for frying: vegetable oil, lard or tallow
Ranch dressing for dipping

How to Make Brisket Wontons

Making the brisket and cheese filling for wontons.

Prepare the Filling: Chop the smoked brisket and heat it up in a skillet, just until warm. Add BBQ sauce, grated cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions. Stir until well combined.

Assemble the Wontons: Lay a wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place about a tablespoon of brisket mixture in the center. Dip your finger in water and lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle and press the edges together to seal tightly. Wet two of the points of the triangle and press to the center. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Keep wontons under a damp paper towel until ready to fry.

Frying wonton appetizers, draining on paper towel.

Heat the Oil: Pour enough oil into a deep skillet or dutch oven to submerge the wontons. Heat the oil to 375°, using a fry thermometer.
Fry the Wontons: Carefully add a few wontons to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning, cooking until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the wontons and place them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining wontons.

Serve: Arrange the fried wontons on a serving platter and pair them with ranch dressing for dipping. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Variations: Use any cheese you have on hand. Pepper jack, smoked gouda, colby or mozzarella are great options. Add diced jalapenos or use spicy bbq sauce if prefered.
Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator 1-2 days.
Reheat: Place on a baking sheet and cook in a 400° oven or toaster oven until heated through.

More Delicious Appetizers to Try

Brisket Queso is full of smoky brisket, melty cheese, rotel and candied jalapenos. Serve it up with tortilla chips or the ultimate nachos.
Jalapeno Poppers with Brisket and Bacon takes the classic to a whole new level of amazing. A sure-fire hit with the crowd.
Armadillo Eggs are sausage and bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers that are so irresistible!

Plate with brisket and cheese appetizer.

These crispy Brisket Wontons are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for game days, parties, or just because you’re craving something delicious. This recipe is easy to whip up and bursting with flavor.

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Crispy wontons filled with brisket on a plate.

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Brisket Wontons

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: leftover brisket recipe

Servings:

Calories: 199kcal

Ingredients

½ pound smoked brisket chopped
¼ cup Out Grilling Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce or homemade
¾ cup cheddar cheese grated
2 green onions sliced thin
24 wonton wrappers
¼ cup water
2 cups vegetable oil or tallow
ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions

Prepare the Filling: Chop the smoked brisket and heat it up in a skillet, just until warm. Add BBQ sauce, grated cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions. Stir until well combined.
Assemble the Wontons: Lay a wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place about a tablespoon of brisket mixture in the center. Dip your finger in water and lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle and press the edges together to seal tightly. Wet two of the points of the triangle and press to the center. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Keep wontons under a damp paper towel until ready to fry.
Heat the Oil: Pour enough oil into a deep skillet or dutch oven to submerge the wontons. Heat the oil to 375°, using a fry thermometer.
Fry the Wontons: Carefully add a few wontons to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning, cooking until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the wontons and place them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining wontons.
Serve: Arrange the fried wontons on a serving platter and pair them with ranch dressing for dipping. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Variations: Use any cheese you have on hand. Pepper jack, smoked gouda, colby or mozzarella are great options. Add diced jalapenos or use spicy bbq sauce if prefered.

Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator 1-2 days.

Reheat: Place on a baking sheet and cook in a 400° oven or toaster oven until heated through.

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