Buffalo Chicken Wontons are the perfect crispy, cheesy appetizer with a spicy kick! If you love buffalo chicken dip, you’re going to go wild for these crunchy, golden bites.

Fried wontons filled with buffalo chicken.

If you are looking for an easy appetizer for game day, parties, or just when you’re craving something bold and flavorful, these crispy buffalo chicken wontons are just the ticket!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crispy, golden wonton wrappers filled with creamy, cheesy buffalo sauce goodness.
Super easy to make with simple ingredients.
Perfect for parties, game day, or a fun appetizer for family dinners.
Can be fried or baked for a lighter version.

Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Wontons Recipe

Cream Cheese, softened
Sour cream
Ranch Dressing Mix
Granulated Garlic
Hot Sauce: We are using Louisiana Hot Sauce, Frank’s Red Hot works too.
Cooked Chicken: Use leftover rotisserie chicken, cooked chicken breasts or thighs.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese: substitute mozzarella cheese if desired.
Wonton Wrappers
Vegetable Oil for frying: Tallow or Lard
Green Onions for garnish – optional
Ranch Dressing, for dipping: Blue cheese dressing is great too.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wontons

Making the filling for wontons with cream cheese, hot sauce, cheese and chicken.

Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, granulated garlic, and hot sauce. Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add Chicken & Cheese: Fold in the shredded chicken and cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.

Fill the Wontons: Lay out the wonton wrappers a few at a time, keeping wrappers under a damp towel as you work. Place about a 1/2 tablespoon of filling in the center of each. Lightly brush the edges with water, then fold into a triangle, pinching the edges to seal tightly. Brush the bottom corners with water and fold in, lightly pressing together.
Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat vegetable oil to 375°F using an fry thermometer.
Fry Until Golden: Carefully drop wontons into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for about 1- 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.

Fried wontons on a paper towel lined rack.

Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined wire rack.

Serve & Enjoy: Serve hot with green onion garnish and ranch dressing or our BBQ Ranch for dipping!

Alternative Cooking Methods

Baked Buffalo Chicken Wontons: If you prefer a lighter version, brush the wontons lightly with oil and bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons: Spray wontons with cooking spray and air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Plate of fried wontons, 2 bowls of ranch dressing.

Recipe Notes

Make Ahead: You can prepare the filling and refrigerate up to 24 hours before filling the wonton wrappers and frying.
Storage: Store leftover wontons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
Spice Level: Adjust the heat by adding more or less hot sauce to the filling to taste.
Make Wonton Cups: Place wonton wrappers into a greased mini muffin tin and fill with buffalo chicken mixture. Bake at 400° for 12- 15 minutes or until golden brown and filling is bubbly.

More Easy Appetizer Recipes You’ll Love

Mississippi Sin Dip – The viral dip that is full of ham, bacon and cheese!
Brisket Wontons – Another crispy favorite and seriously one of the best snacks we’ve ever made.
Fried Shrimp – Crispy and totally addicting! A great bite-sized appetizer for any gathering.
Cheese Dreams – A classic Southern appetizer that is loaded with garlic, ranch and cheese flavors in a bite-sized sandwich.

Cheesy chicken filled wonton dipping into ranch.

Whip up a batch of these Buffalo Chicken Wontons for your next party or game day, and watch them disappear in no time! They’re crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor—guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.

Let me know how they turn out by leaving a rating and a comment below, and don’t forget to share with friends. Enjoy every crunchy, spicy bite!

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