Description
Crispy buffalo chicken wontons from the air fryer deliver spicy, creamy appetizer magic. Tangy shredded chicken and cream cheese nestled in delicate wonton wrappers create irresistible party-ready bites you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, finely shredded
Cheeses:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (28 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 1/8 cup (30 milliliters) buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce for topping
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 19 wonton wrappers, store-bought or homemade
- Cooking spray
Dipping Sauce:
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to a crisp 370°F and lightly mist the basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a flavor-packed filling by thoroughly blending shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully position a modest portion of the chicken mixture (about 2 teaspoons) directly in the center of each wonton wrapper, ensuring not to overfill to maintain proper sealing.
- Delicately brush the edges of the wonton wrappers with egg wash, then fold the wrapper diagonally, pressing firmly to create a secure seal that prevents filling from leaking.
- Strategically arrange the wontons in a single layer within the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap. Lightly spritz the tops with cooking spray to encourage even browning.
- Execute the first cooking phase by air frying for 3 minutes, which will begin to crisp the exterior.
- Gently flip each wonton, apply another light spray of cooking oil, and continue air frying for an additional 2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Elevate the dish by drizzling extra buffalo sauce over the wontons and serving with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and avoid last-minute scrambling.
- Seal wontons tightly to prevent filling from leaking during air frying, ensuring crispy and intact appetizers.
- Store leftover wontons in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg