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Buffalo Chicken Wontons are the crispy, creamy, spicy little bites that vanish off the appetizer table in minutes, and I started making them in the air fryer one game day when Maddie and I wanted all the buffalo chicken flavor without the deep frying mess. If you love an easy party app like our jalapeno popper pinwheels, these wontons are about to be your new favorite.
They come together with just six ingredients and crisp up in the air fryer in about five minutes, so they are ready almost as fast as you can fold them.
Buffalo Chicken Wontons Quick Look
- đź•’ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 5 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 15 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 6 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 216kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Creamy, tangy buffalo chicken in a crispy wonton shell
- âś‹ Difficulty: Easy, on par with our creamy olive dip
Quick Answer
Make Buffalo Chicken Wontons by tossing shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, then mixing it with softened cream cheese, scallion, and blue cheese. Spoon the filling into wonton wrappers, fold and seal the edges with water, spray with cooking spray, and air fry at 400 degrees F for about five minutes until golden and crispy.
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- Buffalo Chicken Wontons Quick Look
- Quick Answer
- Why This Recipe Works
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wontons
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Serving Ideas and Suggestions
- Buffalo Chicken Wontons FAQs
- Other Recommended Easy Appetizer Recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Wontons
Why This Recipe Works
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- The air fryer makes them crispy without frying. You get that crunchy golden shell with just a quick spray of oil and no pot of hot oil to deal with.
- Cream cheese keeps the filling rich. Softened cream cheese binds the buffalo chicken into a creamy, scoopable filling that does not leak out.
- Just six ingredients. Shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, scallion, blue cheese, and wrappers are all you need.
- Blue cheese balances the heat. A little blue cheese crumble adds that classic buffalo wing tang that cools the spice.
- They are fast enough for last minute. From bowl to crispy in about 15 minutes, perfect for surprise guests or a game day craving that hits with no warning.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These Buffalo Chicken Wontons are crispy, creamy, and packed with bold buffalo flavor.
- They use just six ingredients and the air fryer, so cleanup is a breeze.
- They are the ultimate game day app, right alongside our creamy olive dip.
Key Ingredients
Here is what makes these Buffalo Chicken Wontons work, and why each piece matters.
- Shredded chicken: use cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken for a quick, tender filling.
- Buffalo sauce: the star flavor, use your favorite brand and add more for extra heat.
- Cream cheese: softened cream cheese makes the filling rich, creamy, and easy to scoop.
- Blue cheese: a couple tablespoons add that classic buffalo wing tang, or swap in ranch flavor.
- Wonton wrappers: they crisp up beautifully in the air fryer, the same trick we use for our copycat southwest egg rolls.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
These Buffalo Chicken Wontons are easy to make your own.
- Swap the blue cheese for ranch dressing or extra cream cheese if blue cheese is not your thing.
- Add a handful of shredded cheddar or mozzarella to the filling for extra gooeyness.
- Dial the heat up or down by adjusting the amount of buffalo sauce.
- Bake or deep fry them instead of air frying, like we do with our southwest egg rolls.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wontons
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for about three minutes.
- In a small bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream the softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the scallion, blue cheese, and buffalo chicken.
- Place about a tablespoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper, run a wet finger along the edges, and fold to seal, pressing out any air.
- Spray the wontons and the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then air fry at 400 degrees F for about five minutes until golden and crispy.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use room temperature cream cheese. Softened cream cheese mixes into a smooth, lump free filling.
- Do not overfill. About a tablespoon of filling per wrapper keeps them from bursting.
- Seal out the air. Press out air bubbles as you fold so the wontons do not puff and pop open.
- Spray both sides. A light coat of cooking spray gives the wontons an even golden crisp.
- Do not crowd the basket. Air fry in a single layer so every wonton crisps up evenly.
- Watch the first batch. Air fryers vary quite a bit, so check at four minutes to nail down your perfect timing.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
These Buffalo Chicken Wontons are made for dipping, so serve them with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side. A little extra buffalo sauce for drizzling never hurts either.
Set them out next to our creamy olive dip and a tray of jalapeno popper pinwheels for the ultimate game day spread that covers crispy, creamy, and crunchy all at once.
They are perfect for parties, tailgates, and movie nights, and you can fold them ahead and air fry just before serving so they hit the table hot and crispy. For another crispy bite, try our copycat southwest egg rolls.
They also make a fun appetizer for a wing night without the mess of actual wings. Stack them on a platter with a few small bowls of different dips and let everyone build their own perfect bite.
Buffalo Chicken Wontons FAQs
Yes, assemble Buffalo Chicken Wontons ahead and keep them covered in the fridge for a few hours, then air fry right before serving so they stay crispy. You can also mix the buffalo chicken filling a day in advance and store it separately until you are ready to fold.
Store leftover Buffalo Chicken Wontons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them in the air fryer for a couple minutes to bring back the crunch, since the microwave will make them soft.
Yes, freeze the assembled, uncooked wontons in a single layer until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag. Air fry them straight from frozen, adding a couple extra minutes to the cook time.
Absolutely. Bake Buffalo Chicken Wontons at 400 degrees F for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. A light spray of cooking oil helps them brown evenly in the oven.
Cooked, shredded chicken works best for Buffalo Chicken Wontons. Rotisserie chicken or leftover baked chicken both make the filling fast and easy, and canned chicken works in a pinch.
Do not overfill the wrappers and air fry in a single layer so the hot air can circulate. Serving Buffalo Chicken Wontons fresh and hot keeps them at their crispiest, so air fry them just before the party starts.
Looking for more game day eats? Try our creamy olive dip next.
Buffalo Chicken Wontons
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 scallion, green part only thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
- 12 wonton wrappers
Instructions
- Preheat AirFryer by placing it on 400 degrees. Run unit for 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, toss the chicken with the buffalo sauce, set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, cream the cream cheese until smooth, you can do this with a fork or hand mixer. Mix in the scallion, blue cheese, and seasoned chicken. Mix to combine.
- Dip a finger in a small amount of water, run finger along the edges. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of the wonton. Bring the corners of the wontons together on top of the filling, pinch the seams together.
- Spray the basket of the AirFryer with cooking spray. Spray the bottom of the wontons with cooking spray. Place wontons, not touching in the AirFryer, you will need to do this in batches. Cook at 400 degrees for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Serve with blue cheese and celery sticks, optional.
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Notes
- Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature to make it easier to mix.
- Don’t overfill your wonton wrappers, or they might burst.
- When sealing your wontons, make sure to press out any air bubbles to avoid them from puffing up too much.
- A little water on the edges of the wrapper helps seal them perfectly.
- For an even golden brown finish, place wontons in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Always watch the first batch closely to nail down your perfect cooking time.
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I’ve been hearing so much about air fryers lately. This recipe makes me feel like I just really need to get one! These wontons look awesome!
What an awesome appetizer! I love anything buffalo chicken, these would be so up my alley!