Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons

Published 12/28/2021 • Updated 7/25/2024

Buffalo Chicken Wontons – Easy Party App!

Store-bought wonton wrappers and shredded chicken make this buffalo chicken wontons recipe so easy to make at home and ready in no time! If you’re planning a holiday get together, game watch party, or any festive celebration, then this finger food needs to be added to the menu. Dip them in homemade blue cheese dressing or ranch and you’re good to go.

What You Need

Hot sauce: We’re using Frank’s Red Hot in this recipe but you can use your favorite brand of buffalo sauce! Honey: adds a bit of sweetness to the buffalo chicken and helps balance out the spice. Greek yogurt: adds creaminess and helps tame the spice in the buffalo sauce. I’m using Fage 2% but any unsweetened, unflavored greek yogurt will work. Shredded chicken: You can use any kind of shredded chicken in this recipe– boiled, roasted, rotisserie, even canned! Just make sure to shred it into very small pieces so it fits in the wonton and doesn’t rip the wrapper. Blue cheese: adds a bit of creaminess and funkiness to the wontons. If you aren’t a fan of blue cheese, shredded mozzarella or pepper jack will also work! Green onion: adds a slight onion flavor and is a classic pairing with buffalo dip. Wonton wrappers: are typically found near the tofu section in the grocery store. If you don’t see wonton wrappers, you can cut egg roll wrappers into 2” x 2” squares.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wontons in the Air Fryer

Make Buffalo Sauce

First things first, let’s make the buffalo sauce. This is super simple to do, but you do need to do it in a saucepan.

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Combine Filling

In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until combined. Then, add blue cheese crumbles, and green onion and toss to combine.

Fill Wonton Wrappers

Lay the wonton wrappers flat on a cutting board and add 2 teaspoons of the buffalo chicken filling to the center of each. You should be able to make around 24 wontons.

Press Wontons

Brush water on the edges of each wonton wrapper and press one corner of the wonton toward the center. Then, press the next corner towards the center of the wonton, sealing the seam between the two points. Continue until all of the sides of the wonton have been sealed. Repeat with the remaining wontons.

Air Fryer

Generously spray your air fryer with cooking spray and preheat it to 400ºF. Once preheated, place the buffalo chicken wontons into the air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd them. Spray them with cooking spray and then air fry at 400ºF for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Repeat

Repeat until all of your wontons have been air-fried.

Sauces to Serve Them With

Looking for something saucy to dip your wontons in? Here are some ideas: Teriyaki sauce: No need to buy teriyaki sauce when you can make a homemade teriyaki sauce recipe in your own kitchen! Bonus, this teriyaki sauce can also double as a marinade. Ranch: Make your own homemade ranch in your own kitchen using a Greek yogurt base and tons of fresh herbs. Blue cheese sauce: another yummy homemade dressing recipe made with a Greek yogurt base and tons of blue cheese. Green goddess dressing: You need to make this creamy Green Goddess Dressing recipe made with a Greek yogurt base, tons of fresh herbs, anti-inflammatory spices, and a squeeze of lemon juice.