Crispy Cheese Poppers

(Courtesy of Mr Food)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed, chopped
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
18 wonton wrappers (from a 16 oz. package), thawed if frozen
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped jalapeno and Parmesan cheese; mix well.

Place a wonton wrapper on a flat work surface.  Dip your fingers in a small bowl of water and moisten the edges of the wrapper.  Place about 1 Tbsp. of the cheese mixture in the center of the wrapper and fold diagonally to form a triangle.  Seal the edges firmly with your fingers.  Continue with the remaining cheese mixture and wonton wrappers.

In a large deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil until hot but not smoking.  Fry the wontons in batches for 30 seconds per side, or until crisp and golden.  Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel-lined platter.  Serve immediately.

http://www.mrfood.com/Appetizers/Crispy-Cheese-Poppers