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Air fryer buffalo chicken wontons recipe card – air frying instructions and nutrition facts for appetizer

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons

Crispy air-fried wontons stuffed with a creamy buffalo chicken filling made from tender thighs, cream cheese, and cheddar. These bite-sized beauties are perfect for game day or meal prep, packing 4.5g of protein per piece.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken thighs, shredded (about 1 lb raw chicken thighs)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion (or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 28-34 wonton wrappers

Directions
 

  1. Turn a burner on high heat and place a large pot on top.
  2. Add water until the pot is nearly full.
  3. Add 1 lb of chicken thighs into the pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat down to medium and let it cook for about 20 minutes.
  4. After it’s done cooking, transfer the chicken to a large bowl and use two forks to shred your chicken.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onion, and garlic powder.
  6. Arrange 2 teaspoons of buffalo chicken filling in the center of each wonton. Brush the edges of the wonton wrappers with water. It will help to seal them so the filling won’t leak out. Use either a cookie scoop or use a teaspoon measuring spoon twice.
  7. Bring one corner of the wrapper over the filling to the opposite side to form a triangle. With your fingertips, press the two edges of the wrapper together to seal the wonton. Repeat with remaining wontons.
  8. Preheat your air fryer on 400F
  9. Generously spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange several wontons inside the basket without overcrowding the area. You’ll be air frying in batches. Likely 2-3 batches
  10. Spray the top of the appetizers with olive oil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the buffalo chicken wontons are golden brown.
  11. Garnish with sliced green onions.
  12. Serve with dipping sauce. Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness.