These air fryer buffalo chicken wontons are crispy on the outside, spicy and delicious on the inside, and perfect for your next game day!
Are you looking for a new and easy appetizer for your next game day? Look no further!
These air fryer buffalo chicken wontons are the perfect snack for any party.
These crispy wontons are full of shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, soft cream cheese, and spices and ready to be dunked in your favorite blue cheese dressing!
These wontons are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, and are a great, healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried wontons, thanks to our air fryer.
So next time you need to whip up something delicious for a crowd, reach for these air fryer buffalo chicken wontons!
Ingredients for air fryer buffalo chicken wontons
- Cooked shredded chicken – I love taking help from the grocery store by using delicious rotisserie chickens, usually found in the deli or food court section.
- Cream cheese – Cream cheese will give us a tangy flavor, and smooth texture.
- Buffalo sauce – This will give us that classic spicy, sour, and salty flavor.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – Mozzarella cheese melts perfectly in these wontons!
- Sliced green onion – These will give us a mild onion flavor.
- Garlic powder – Garlic powder will add a classic earthiness to the wontons.
- Wonton wrappers – These are easily found in the refrigerated section of most major grocery stores.
Dipping sauce suggestions
You don’t need a dipping sauce for these Air Fryer buffalo chicken wontons, but who doesn’t love a yummy dip?
Here are some great dip ideas:
- Ranch
- Blue cheese
- Honey mustard
- Hummus
- Sour cream
Freeze ahead
You know how much I love to save time! You can make these Air Fryer buffalo chicken wontons and freeze them, so they’re ready for you whenever the craving hits.
Just prepare as directed, but stop right before you cook them in the air fryer. Instead, place them on a baking sheet in a single layer, and freeze until solid. Then place frozen wontons in a freezer-safe zip-top bag.
To cook from frozen, let them thaw the night before in the fridge, and pop them into the air fryer as usual.
What is an air fryer?
An air fryer is basically a tabletop convection oven.
It mimics the outcome of a deep-fat fryer but without the use of oil. Hot hair is moved around via a fan that quickly and crisply cooks up the food.
The 2 most common air fryers you’ll see are basket style (that is what I have) or convection/toaster oven style.
There are pluses to both but I personally prefer my basket style.
What is the best air fryer to buy?
I prefer the basket-style air fryer as it’s a bit smaller and takes up less room than the toaster oven-style air fryer.
My biggest tip when it comes to air fryers is to make sure you pick a style that will work the most for your family and the amount of food you will be cooking.
My large basket-style air fryer can cook up to 12 wings, 2-4 servings of french fries, etc. which work well for my household.
Storage and leftovers
Any leftover Air Fryer buffalo chicken wontons can be cooled and stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, simply place in a microwave-safe container, covered loosely with a paper towel, and heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
More air fryer recipes
- Need more snack ideas for game day? Try my Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
- Craving something sweet? Try my Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knots
- Want to impress your guests? Try my Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin
- Looking for a delicious side dish? Try my Air Fryer Pumpkin Fries
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons
These air fryer buffalo chicken wontons are crispy on the outside, spicy and delicious on the inside, and perfect for your next game day!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onion, and garlic powder.
- Add a heaping spoonful (about 2 teaspoons) to the center of each wonton. Brush the edges of the wonton wrapper with water and then fold them over to seal. Repeat with the remaining wontons.
- Spray the air fryer basket generously with olive oil spray and add as many wontons as will fit– make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer.
- Spray the top of the wontons with olive oil spray and cook at 400F for 8-10 minutes, or until the wontons are golden brown.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese sauce.
- These wontons are best enjoyed immediately after they are cooked as they will lose their crispness as they sit.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 70Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 164mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g
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