Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups

Name: Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 24 Wonton wrappers; 2 cups Chicken (cooked, shredded); 4 oz Cream cheese (softened); 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded); 1/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce; 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (for garnish); 2 tbsp chopped chives (for garnish)

These buffalo chicken wonton cups are as perfect as you can get for a quick and tasty appetizer. Easy, fast, delicious. Perfect anytime, but these really shine on game day!

Buffalo chicken wontons garnished with chives and blue cheese crumbles on a cutting board.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These buffalo chicken wonton cups are the perfect appetizer when you need something quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing. Ready in 30 minutes or less, they use simple ingredients you probably already have on hand—especially if there’s leftover rotisserie chicken in the fridge or freezer.

Crispy wonton wrappers, creamy buffalo chicken filling, and melted cheese come together for a snack that’s guaranteed to disappear fast. Perfect for game day, parties, or when you just want a fun, bite-sized treat without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients needed for buffalo chicken wonton cups. — No odd ingredients here. Easily grabbed at your local grocery store.

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place wontons into a mini muffin pan. Bake for 5 minutes and remove from the oven.

While the wontons are baking (for 5 minutes), add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, and buffalo sauce to a mixing bowl. Combine well.

Ingredients for buffalo chicken wonton cups in a glass bowl.

Buffalo chicken mixture combined in a mixing bowl.

Add 1 tbsp of the buffalo chicken mixture to each wonton cup. Add any remaining mixture to the cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown, then remove from the oven.

Baked Buffalo chicken wontons out of the oven.

Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and chopped chives. Serve hot and enjoy!

Not gonna lie, I ate this entire recipe of bite-sized buffalo chicken snacks in a day. I would walk by and wolf one or two down here and there. Next thing I knew, gone. Whoops!

So, if you’re a fan of buffalo chicken appetizers, give this one a whirl. It won’t let you down!

Tips

Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
Bake the wonton wrappers first (just 5 minutes) so they stay crisp after filling.
Don’t overfill the cups—1 tablespoon is the sweet spot.
Serve immediately for the crispiest texture, but you can prep the filling a day ahead and assemble just before baking.
Feel free to use green onion instead of chives, if that is your preference.
Use your favorite wing sauce. We prefer Franks.

Variations

Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
Cheesy: Mix in mozzarella or pepper jack for extra gooey flavor.
Ranch Twist: Substitute some of the cream cheese with ranch dressing for a tangier flavor.
BBQ Swap: Replace buffalo wing sauce with BBQ sauce for a whole new flavor profile.

FAQ’s

Can I make buffalo chicken wonton cups ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the buffalo chicken filling up to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, fill the wonton wrappers and bake. This keeps the cups crispy instead of soggy.

How do you reheat buffalo chicken wonton cups?

Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until warmed through and crispy again. Avoid the microwave if possible, as it can make the wonton wrappers soft.

Can I freeze buffalo chicken wonton cups?

Yes. Bake them as directed, let them cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag. Reheat straight from frozen at 350°F for 15–20 minutes.

Other Delicious Buffalo Chicken Inspired Recipes

Easy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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