Buffalo Chicken Rangoons

5 from 4 votes

Crispy, savory buffalo chicken rangoons you can make in the air fryer! The perfect snack for Super Bowl parties and game days.

Servings wontons

Prep Time 3 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 4

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

Buffalo Chicken Rangoons

2 cups shredded chicken
4 ounces cream cheese softened
¼ cup Frank's Red Hot
¼ cup light ranch dressing
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
20 wonton wrappers

Buffalo Ranch Dip

½ cup light ranch dressing
½ cup Frank's Red Hot
1 tablespoon butter melted
1 pinch salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Buffalo Chicken Rangoons

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In an oven-safe baking dish, combine the chicken, cream cheese, Frank's Red Hot, light ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, then stir until well-combined and let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Refrigerate the buffalo chicken filling for at least 2 hours until it's cold enough to hold its shape when scooped with a spoon.
Once the filling is cold, prepare to fill the wontons. Fill a small bowl with water and set it on the counter where you'll work, and lay out a large sheet of parchment paper. Open the package of wonton wrappers and cover the stack with a dampened paper towel to keep them moist as you work.
Now, fold the wontons. First, dip your finger into the bowl of water and dampen the outer edges of a single wonton wrapper. Then, spoon about 1 tablespoon of the buffalo chicken filling into the center of the wrapper.
Next, gently pick up opposite corners of the wrapper, pinching them together in the center. Repeat with the remaining corners until all 4 corners are pinched together. Finally, seal the edges closed by pinching them together between your fingers, making sure all 4 edges are completely sealed.
Set aside and cover with a dampened paper towel to keep moist while you continue folding the rest of the wontons.
In the meantime, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F and spray the basket generously with vegetable oil. Add a batch of folded wontons to the basket, spray the tops generously with vegetable oil, and cook for about 8 minutes or until crispy.
Cook the wontons in batches - 5 or 6 at a time, in a single layer, with at least an inch of space between them - for optimal air flow.
Let cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve with buffalo ranch dip (instructions below), ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing.

Buffalo Ranch Dip

Whisk together ranch dressing, Frank's Red Hot, and melted butter in a small bowl until well-combined. Season with a pinch of salt, to taste, and serve.

Notes

Buffalo chicken filling: The filling for these wontons is an exact replica of our popular buffalo chicken dip recipe. So if you're already making buffalo chicken dip for a party, or you happen to have leftovers in the fridge, you can easily skip steps 1 and 2 of this recipe and jump right to folding the wontons! (Just make sure the dip is cold).

Shredded chicken: Any kind of plain shredded chicken will do for this recipe, whether you boil it, bake it, or prepare it in an Instant Pot. Go with whatever method fits your schedule and capabilities.

Prep ahead: Since it does take a few hours for the filling to cool down, you can plan ahead and make the filling earlier in the day (or the day before) if you'd like. The filling can sit in the fridge until you need it. Then, when it's almost party time, simply fold and air fry the rangoons so they're hot and fresh.

Storing leftovers: In case you have any leftover buffalo chicken rangoons, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Note that if you prepared the chicken a few days ahead of time, leftovers won't last quite as long (cooked chicken should only be kept for about 5 days in the fridge).

Reheating: You can easily reheat these in the air fryer for crispy results in just a few minutes! Preheat to 350 degrees F, spray the basket generously with oil as you did before, and spray the rangoons with oil, too. Cook them in small batches for about 5 minutes.

Serving suggestions: You'll want to pair these rangoons with our creamy buffalo ranch dip - it's the perfect combo! Make buffalo chicken rangoons for a Super Bowl party or any game day gathering. They're a hit with large crowds and go great with plenty of other party appetizers - check out our blog post above for some suggestions on what to serve them with.

Author: Nicole Langdon

Calories: 114kcal

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, butter, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, frank's red hot, party appetizer, party snack, ranch dressing, shredded chicken, super bowl, wonton wrappers

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