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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Dip Wontons

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These crispy air fryer buffalo chicken dip wontons are a quick and easy appetizer made with leftover buffalo chicken dip and wonton wrappers. They deliver a perfect combination of creamy, spicy, and crunchy in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, finely shredded or chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 package (about 50) square wonton wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon water, for sealing
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
  • Extra sliced green onions or fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Celery sticks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, buffalo hot sauce, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth. Fold in the shredded chicken and green onions. Taste and adjust hot sauce or salt if needed.
  2. Set up your assembly station: Lay out a clean work surface. Place the stack of wonton wrappers on one side, the bowl of filling in the middle, and a small bowl of water and a baking sheet on the other side. Cover the wrappers with a slightly damp paper towel.
  3. Fill and fold the wontons: Take one wonton wrapper and place it like a diamond (one point facing you). Drop about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center. Dip your finger in water and moisten the two edges farthest from you. Fold the bottom point up to meet the top point, pressing to seal into a triangle. Press out air pockets. Then moisten the two bottom corners of the triangle and fold them toward the center, overlapping slightly. Press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place wontons in a single layer without touching (work in batches). Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. Air fry at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Transfer cooked wontons to a plate. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with extra green onions and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

Don’t overfill the wontons; a heaping teaspoon is plenty. Seal edges tightly to prevent bursting. Work in batches to avoid crowding. Spray generously with cooking spray for golden color and crunch. Flip halfway through for even browning. Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving to avoid burning. To make ahead, assemble wontons and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before air frying (add 1 minute to cooking time). To freeze, freeze uncooked wontons on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag; air fry from frozen at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.

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