These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons are crispy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo chicken flavor. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and hot sauce, they’re the perfect easy appetizer for parties, game day, or snacking. Ready in minutes, they’re crunchy on the outside and loaded with creamy, savory filling inside!

Golden, crispy air fryer buffalo chicken wontons arranged on a plate with a side of ranch dipping sauce.
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These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons are the ultimate crispy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer you didn’t know you needed! 🥟🔥

Loaded with shredded buffalo chicken and melty cheese, each bite is packed with bold flavor and crunch—without the need for deep frying.

Perfect for parties, game day, or anytime you’re craving a snack with a little kick. Pair them with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, and watch them disappear fast! 🧀🌶️

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

✅ Super Crispy Without Deep Frying – Golden, crunchy, and mess-free! ✨
✅ Bold Buffalo Flavor – Perfect amount of spice and cheesy goodness. 🌶️🧀
✅ Quick & Easy to Make – Done in under 15 minutes in the air fryer. ⏱️
✅ Perfect for Parties – A fun, crowd-pleasing appetizer everyone loves. 🎉🥟
✅ Freezer-Friendly – Make ahead and air fry when ready for no-stress snacking. ❄️

Ingredients Needed

Ingredients needed for Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons on kitchen table.
  • Frank’s Red Hot Sauce – Classic buffalo flavor with perfect spicy kick 🌶️
  • Shredded Cooked Chicken – Tender, juicy chicken as the hearty filling 🍗
  • Cream Cheese (Room Temperature) – Adds creamy texture and rich tanginess 🧀
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Melts perfectly for gooey, cheesy flavor 🧀✨
  • Green Onions (Sliced) – Adds fresh crunch and mild onion flavor 🌿
  • Wonton Wrappers – Crispy shell that holds all the delicious filling 🥟

    How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons

    A large mixing bowl filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and hot sauce, ready to be mixed for buffalo chicken wontons.

    Step One: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and hot sauce.

    Buffalo chicken mixture in a bowl, fully mixed with cream cheese, cheddar, and hot sauce until evenly coated.

    Step Two: Mix well until all the chicken is coated with the sauce.

    Wonton wrappers pressed into a muffin tin sprayed with oil, placed in the air fryer basket cooking at 400°F for 4–5 minutes until lightly crispy.

    Step Three: Spray your muffin tin with cooking spray, and then add the wonton wrapper into the muffin tin, pressing the edges firmly. Set the muffin tin into the air fryer basket, and set cook time for 4-5 minutes at air fryer temperature of 400 degrees F, air fryer setting.

    Serve: Serve them with your favorite sauce!

    Crispy air fryer buffalo chicken wontons on a plate, filled with spicy chicken, melted cheese, and garnished with green onions, ready to serve.

    Buffalo Chicken Wontons Air Fryer Recipe Tips

    ✅ Don’t Overfill – Use about 1 tablespoon of filling per wonton to prevent bursting. 🥄
    ✅ Seal the Edges Well – Use a little water on your fingers to seal the wonton edges securely. 💧
    ✅ Pre-Crisp the Shells (Optional) – Air fry empty wonton wrappers for 3–4 minutes before adding filling for extra crunch. 🔥
    ✅ Avoid Overcrowding – Cook in batches to allow hot air to circulate for perfectly crispy wontons. 🍽️
    ✅ Serve with Dips – Pair with ranch, blue cheese, or extra buffalo sauce for the ultimate flavor. 🥣

    Storing, Making Ahead & Reheating

    Storing 🧊: Store leftover buffalo chicken wontons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. 🥟 Keep them sealed to maintain as much crispiness as possible.

    Making Ahead ⏳: Assemble the wontons and refrigerate them uncooked for up to 24 hours. 🧊 Or freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for longer storage. ❄️

    Reheating 🔥: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes until warm and crispy again. 🔥♨️ Avoid the microwave if possible—it softens the wontons instead of crisping them.

      Golden, crispy air fryer buffalo chicken wontons served on a plate with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.

      What To Serve With Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons

      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons are the perfect appetizer and pair well with a variety of tasty sides and dips.

      Serve them with classic dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or extra buffalo sauce for that creamy, cool contrast to the spicy filling. Pair them with fresh veggie sticks like celery, carrots, or cucumber for a refreshing bite.

      You can also serve them alongside other finger foods like mozzarella sticks, loaded potato skins, or a simple salad to round out the spread for parties, game day, or a fun snack night!

      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons Recipe Faqs

      ❓Can I use rotisserie chicken for this recipe? Yes! 🍗 Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time.

      ❓Can I freeze buffalo chicken wontons? Absolutely! ❄️ Freeze them before or after cooking, then air fry until heated and crispy.

      ❓Do I need to pre-cook the wonton wrappers? Nope! 🥟 They crisp beautifully while cooking with the filling in the air fryer.

      ❓Can I make them less spicy? Yes! 🌶️ Reduce the hot sauce or add more cream cheese for a milder flavor.

      ❓What dipping sauces go best? Ranch, blue cheese, or extra buffalo sauce are all delicious choices! 🥣🔥

      Crispy air fryer buffalo chicken wontons stacked on a plate, served with ranch and garnished with green onions, ready to enjoy.

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      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons – Crispy wontons stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken and melty cheese. The perfect easy appetizer for parties, game day, or snacking!

      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons

      5 from 6 votes
      Author: Laurie Fleming
      Prep Time: 10 minutes
      Cook Time: 5 minutes
      Total Time: 15 minutes
      Servings: 24 Servings
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      Description

      These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wontons are crispy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo chicken flavor. 🥟🔥 Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and hot sauce, they’re the perfect easy appetizer for parties, game day, or snacking. Ready in minutes, they’re crunchy on the outside and loaded with creamy, savory filling inside! 🧀🌶️

      Ingredients 

      • 1/4 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
      • 1 pound chicken, shredded and cooked
      • 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
      • 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
      • 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
      • 24 wonton wrappers

      Serving: Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing

      Instructions

      • In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and hot sauce.
      • Mix well, until all of the chicken is coated with the sauce.
      • Spray your muffin tin with cooking spray, and then add the wonton wrapper into the muffin tin, pressing the edges firmly. Set the muffin tin into the air fryer basket, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes at 400 degrees F, air fryer setting.
      • Serve them with your favorite sauce, and sliced green onions.

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      Nutrition

      Serving: 1ServingCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.4mg

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