Buffalo Chicken Rangoons
Buffalo chicken Rangoons are a mouthwatering blend of crispy wontons filled with creamy, spicy buffalo chicken. Perfect as an appetizer or game day snack, these delightful bites are sure to impress your friends and family. With their golden exterior and tantalizing filling, they encapsulate the essence of comfort food while being easily customizable to suit any palate. Serve them warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 (2 Rangoons each) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the green onions and mincing the garlic.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink (about 7-10 minutes). Shred the chicken once cooled.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic, buffalo sauce, and green onions. Mix until creamy.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of filling on each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water and fold diagonally to seal.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry Rangoons until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing or blue cheese crumbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Rangoons
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to add chopped vegetables like celery or bell peppers for extra crunch. For a healthier option, consider baking instead of frying. You can freeze uncooked Rangoons for later use; just add extra cooking time if cooking from frozen.