Save A crispy flavorful appetizer featuring spicy buffalo chicken dip rolled in wonton wrappers and baked to perfection. Perfect for parties and game day snacking.
I first made these for a football party and they disappeared faster than any other appetizer. The combination of spicy chicken and crisp wonton wrapper is always a hit and I love how simple they are to bake ahead of time.
Ingredients
- Chicken & Cheese Mixture: 2 cups cooked chicken breast (finely shredded) 120 g (4 oz) cream cheese (softened) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (adjust to taste) 2 tbsp ranch dressing 2 green onions (thinly sliced) 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Assembly: 24 square wonton wrappers 1 egg (beaten for egg wash) cooking spray or oil (for baking)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Filling:
- In a large bowl combine chicken cream cheese cheddar cheese blue cheese buffalo sauce ranch dressing green onions garlic powder and black pepper. Mix until creamy and blended.
- Fill Wontons:
- Lay wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 tablespoon filling along one edge forming a thin log.
- Roll & Seal:
- Roll tightly into a pinwheel shape. Brush edges with beaten egg to seal.
- Bake:
- Place pinwheels seam-side down on the prepared sheet and brush or spray tops with oil.
- Finish:
- Bake 16–18 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool slightly before serving. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing as desired.
Save Making these pinwheels has become a family tradition for weekend gatherings. My kids love helping roll the wontons and everyone agrees they taste best straight out of the oven.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl baking sheet parchment paper pastry brush knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (wonton wrappers) milk (cheese cream cheese ranch dressing) egg. May contain traces of soy depending on wrapper brand. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information
Each pinwheel provides about 68 calories 3.7 g fat 5.4 g carbohydrates and 3.7 g protein.
Save Serve the wontons hot with dipping sauces for best flavor. They reheat well in the oven or air fryer for next-day snacking.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of cheese works best in these wontons?
A combination of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and crumbled blue cheese offers the perfect creamy, tangy balance.
- → Can I prepare these pinwheels ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the pinwheels in advance and store them covered in the fridge. Bake them fresh before serving.
- → What is the best way to ensure crispy wontons?
Use a light oil or cooking spray over the rolled pinwheels before baking to achieve a crisp, golden texture.
- → Is there an alternative cooking method to baking?
These pinwheels can also be cooked in an air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway.
- → How can I adjust the spice level?
Add more or less buffalo wing sauce to the filling or include a pinch of cayenne pepper to increase heat.