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Easy Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups: Perfect Party Appetizer

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These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups are a quick and easy appetizer featuring a crunchy wonton shell filled with creamy, spicy buffalo chicken. Perfect for game day, parties, or any gathering, they come together in about 25 minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package wonton wrappers (12–16 ounces)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or finely diced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot Original)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3–4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Position rack in center. Let cream cheese soften at room temperature.
  2. Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Press one wonton wrapper into each cup, letting edges stick up. Repeat for all wrappers.
  3. Melt butter in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the inside and edges of each wonton cup.
  4. Bake empty wonton cups for 5-7 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and bottoms are set. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, dry ranch mix, and shredded cheddar. Mix until uniform. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Spoon about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of filling into each wonton cup, mounding gently without packing.
  7. Return filled cups to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until filling is hot and bubbly and wonton edges are deep golden brown.
  8. Let cups cool in pan for 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove from tin. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

For best texture, bake empty wonton cups until fully golden and dry before adding filling. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. To make ahead, bake empty cups up to 24 hours in advance and store in an airtight container; fill and bake just before serving. For freezing, assemble cups completely, freeze solid, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months; bake from frozen at 375°F for 12-15 minutes.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken, wonton cups, appetizer, party food, game day, crispy, easy

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