Tequeños with Guacamole (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 24 Wonton Wrappers
• 8 oz Dairy-Free Mozzarella
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil
• 2 Avocados
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
• 1/4 Onion
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Aji Amarillo Paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Cut the 8 oz of dairy-free mozzarella into sticks, each approximately 1/2-inch wide and 2 inches long.
2. 2Lay out one of the 24 wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place one mozzarella stick near a corner, then fold the corner over the mozzarella, fold in the sides, and roll tightly into a cylinder. Moisten the final edge of the wrapper with a small amount of water and press firmly to seal; repeat this process for all remaining mozzarella sticks and wrappers.
3. 3Pour the 2 cups of vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C); if you do not have a thermometer, a small piece of wonton wrapper dropped into the oil should sizzle immediately and turn golden brown within 30 seconds.
4. 4Carefully place 3-4 wrapped tequeños into the hot oil, ensuring the pot is not overcrowded. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried tequeños to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil, then repeat with the remaining tequeños.
5. 5While the tequeños are frying, prepare the guacamole: Peel and pit the 2 avocados, then place the flesh into a medium-sized bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons of lime juice, the finely diced 1/4 onion, the chopped 2 tablespoons of cilantro, the 1 teaspoon of aji amarillo paste, the 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to the bowl. Mash all ingredients together with a fork until combined to your desired consistency.
6. 6Serve the warm tequeños immediately with the freshly prepared guacamole.

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