Buffalo Chicken Wontons
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.
Servings: 16
Calories: 248kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- ¼ cup hot sauce + more if you like it extra spicy
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ pound chicken cooked, chopped or finely shredded
- 48 wonton wrappers (1 package)
- 3 cups vegetable oil tallow or lard can be substituted
- green onions optional for garnish
- ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, granulated garlic, and hot sauce. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
- Lay out the wonton wrappers a few at a time and place about 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.
- In a deep skillet or dutch oven, heat vegetable oil to 375°F using an fry thermometer.
- 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. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined wire rack.
- Serve hot or at room temperature with green onion garnish and ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Oven: Brush the wontons lightly with oil and bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Air Fryer: Brush wontons with oil and air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg
