Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Wontons: Crispy & Flavor

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
20 wontons

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil for frying

  • 1cupshredded cooked chicken

  • ¼cupshredded Cheddar cheese

  • 2tablespoonsranch dressing

  • 1tablespoonbutter, melted

  • 1 ½teaspoonshot pepper sauce, or more to taste

  • 20wonton wrappers

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine chicken, Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, butter, and hot sauce in a bowl. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture onto the center of each wonton wrapper; fold wontons in half and press to seal. Arrange wontons on a baking sheet and freeze for 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Lower wontons carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining wontons.

    Lindsay

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe5
Calories295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
24%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
38mg
13%
Sodium
346mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
12g
25%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
62mg
5%
Iron
1mg
8%
Potassium
87mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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