These Buffalo Chicken Wontons make an ideal game day appetizer and can be ready in under 25 minutes. Crisp wonton cups cradle a creamy, spicy buffalo chicken filling for a perfect bite-sized snack.
The texture is similar to buffalo chicken nachos: the wonton shells bake up crisp like a chip and are filled with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese and blue cheese for bold, balanced flavor.
These Wonton Cups are one of my favorite game day snacks. They’re quick to assemble, easy to share, and cleaner to eat than wings or loaded nachos—perfect for parties and the Super Bowl.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick and easy. Ready in about 20–25 minutes using store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Perfect for game day. Crispy wonton cups paired with classic buffalo chicken flavors make a crowd-pleasing bite.
- Makes 24 wonton cups. An easy appetizer to serve a group—everyone can grab their own.
- Low mess. Compared to wings or nachos, these are neat to eat at a party.
Ingredients:
Wonton wrappers: Bake into crisp cups in muffin tins—think chip-like crunch that holds the filling.
Rotisserie chicken: Using cooked rotisserie breast keeps the filling tender and reduces prep time. Dice or shred to about 1¼–1½ cups.
Buffalo wing sauce: Choose a wing sauce for a thicker consistency and bold flavor.
Blue cheese crumbles: They cool and complement the spicy buffalo sauce; you can substitute grated Cheddar if preferred.
*Full ingredient quantities are in the recipe card below.
Substitutions and Variations:
Swap blue cheese for grated Cheddar if you prefer a milder option. Use mild, original, or spicy wing sauce depending on heat preference. Any cooked chicken (breast, thigh, or leg) can replace rotisserie breast; aim for about 1¼–1½ cups diced, with skin removed.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wontons:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray two 12-count muffin tins (24 holes total) with cooking spray. Press one wonton wrapper into each hole, pushing to the bottom and forming the sides to the edges. Bake for 5 minutes to set the cups.
Step 2: While the wontons prebake, combine cream cheese, diced cooked chicken, buffalo wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles, salt and garlic powder in a large bowl. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
Step 3: Remove the prebaked wonton cups and spoon a heaping teaspoon of filling into each. Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes, rotate the tray 180 degrees, then bake another 5–7 minutes until the tops bubble and the edges turn golden brown.
Step 4: Let the wonton cups cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions. Serve warm. Blue cheese dressing or ranch make excellent dipping or drizzling options on the side.
Expert Tips:
- Spray each muffin tin cavity before placing a wonton wrapper to prevent sticking and help the cups release cleanly.
- Don’t overfill the cups; overfilling causes spillover and reduces the number of finished cups.
- Watch closely toward the end of baking—wonton edges brown quickly. Remove them as soon as the edges are golden and the filling bubbles.
Recipe FAQs:
Wonton cups are made from store-bought wonton wrappers pressed into muffin tins and baked until crisp. Once formed, they’re filled with your choice of toppings—here, a creamy buffalo chicken mixture.
These are best fresh. For leftovers, cool to room temperature, store flat in an airtight container, and reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through to maintain crispness.
Yes. Pre-mix the filling and prebake the wonton cups for 5–7 minutes ahead of time. Add the filling and finish baking close to serving for the best texture.
Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Wontons
5 from 1 review
- Author: Tara Smithson
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 wonton cups
Description
These Buffalo Chicken Wontons are a fast, flavorful appetizer—crispy wonton shells filled with creamy, spicy buffalo chicken for an easy party snack.
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers
- cooking spray
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken breast (about 1.5 cups), skin removed and diced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray two 12-count muffin tins with cooking spray. Press one wonton wrapper into each hole, forming cups, and bake for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, diced chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, salt and garlic powder in a bowl and stir until combined.
- Remove prebaked wonton cups and fill each with a heaping teaspoon of filling. Bake 5 minutes, rotate the tray, then bake another 5–7 minutes until tops bubble and edges brown.
- Cool a few minutes, sprinkle with green onions, and serve with blue cheese dressing or ranch if desired.
Equipment
Muffin pan, mixing bowls
Notes
- Spray each muffin tin cavity before placing wonton wrappers.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent spillover.
- Watch closely at the end of baking—edges brown quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American