Buffalo Cups Recipe

Make this crowd-pleasing Buffalo Cups Recipe in just 25 minutes! Crispy wonton cups filled with creamy, spicy buffalo chicken, topped with melted cheese and ranch drizzle. The perfect game day or party appetizer that disappears fast!

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Cooling Time: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings (2 cups per person)

Calories: 95kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Standard 12-cup muffin tin Non-stick recommended for easy removal
1 Large mixing bowl For mixing the buffalo chicken filling
1 Rubber spatula or wooden spoon Helps mix creamy ingredients smoothly
1 Cooking spray Prevents sticking and helps browning
1 Small Offset Spatula Eases removing baked cups from tin
1 Measuring cups and spoons For precise measurements
2 Forks For shredding chicken
1 Serving platter For presentation and serving

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

24 pieces Wonton wrappers Form the crispy cups
Cooking spray To prevent sticking
2 cups Cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works great
0.5 cup Buffalo sauce Frank’s RedHot preferred
4 oz Cream cheese Softened to room temperature
0.25 cup Ranch dressing Adds cool tangy flavor
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar preferred; divided use
2 tablespoon Melted butter Adds richness to the buffalo mix
0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances savory depth
0.25 teaspoon Onion powder Adds mild background flavor

Optional Toppings

0.5 cup Blue cheese crumbles Optional topping
2 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
Extra ranch dressing For drizzling before serving
Celery sticks For serving alongside

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Press one wonton wrapper into each cup. Lightly spray tops and bake 8–10 minutes until golden.
Mix softened cream cheese and ranch dressing in a bowl until smooth. Add shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and half the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
Raise oven temp to 375°F. Fill wonton cups with 2 tablespoon of buffalo chicken mix. Top with remaining cheddar and optional blue cheese.
Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for 3–4 minutes before removing.
Drizzle with ranch, sprinkle parsley, and serve warm with celery sticks.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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