Crispy Buffalo Chicken Dip Cups
A fun and easy game day snack featuring crispy wonton cups filled with creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip. Perfect for parties and casual hangouts, these handheld cups offer a mess-free way to enjoy classic buffalo chicken dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray or olive oil (for crispiness and golden color)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
- ½ cup (120 ml) buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (25 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or chives
- Optional garnish: extra buffalo sauce drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray or brush the muffin tin cups with oil. Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, gently forming a cup shape. Spray the wrappers lightly on top as well.
- Bake the cups for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Watch closely after 7 minutes to avoid over-browning. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and buffalo sauce. Mix until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or spoon.
- Add shredded chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, and ranch or blue cheese dressing if using. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill each wonton cup generously with the buffalo chicken mixture using a small spoon or cookie scoop.
- Return the filled cups to the oven for 5-7 minutes to warm the filling and melt the cheese. Tops should be bubbly and slightly browned.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or a drizzle of extra buffalo sauce if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use gluten-free wonton wrappers or small tortilla rounds for gluten-free version. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and shredded cheese with vegan alternatives. If filling is too runny, chill for 10-15 minutes before filling cups. Avoid overcrowding cups in oven when baking filled cups. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Serve warm for best texture. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat in toaster oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crispy buffalo chi
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 7.5
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