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.
The first time I made these, my friends couldn't stop reaching for seconds. They disappeared so quickly at our last get-together that people requested the recipe before the night ended!
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast: 2 cups, finely shredded
- Cream cheese: 120 g (4 oz), softened
- Cheddar cheese: 1/2 cup, shredded
- Blue cheese: 1/4 cup, crumbled
- Buffalo wing sauce: 1/3 cup (more or less to taste)
- Ranch dressing: 2 tbsp
- Green onions: 2, thinly sliced
- Garlic powder: 1/4 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Wonton wrappers: 24 square
- Egg: 1, beaten (for egg wash)
- Cooking spray or oil: For baking
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until creamy and combined.
- Assemble Pinwheels:
- Lay wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 tablespoon of the mixture along one edge of each wrapper, forming a thin log.
- Roll and Seal:
- Roll each wrapper tightly into a pinwheel shape. Brush edges with beaten egg to seal.
- Arrange and Bake:
- Place pinwheels seam-side down on the baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray with oil. Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
Save My kids always get excited when these come out of the oven. Sharing them at family movie nights has become a new tradition, and there's never a single one left!
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, baking sheet, parchment paper, pastry brush, knife and cutting board are all you need for this simple appetizer.
Allergen Information
This appetizer contains wheat (wonton wrappers), milk (cheese, cream cheese, ranch), and egg. Check wrappers for soy if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information
Each pinwheel has about 68 calories: 3.7 g fat, 5.4 g carbohydrates, and 3.7 g protein.
Save Serve these warm for best flavor. They're a guaranteed party pleaser any time of year.
Recipe Questions
- → Can I prepare these pinwheels ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the pinwheels in advance and refrigerate them until ready to bake. This helps streamline party preparations.
- → What is the best cheese combination for this dish?
A mix of cream cheese, cheddar, and crumbled blue cheese creates a rich, tangy filling that complements the buffalo sauce well.
- → How spicy are these pinwheels?
The heat level depends on the buffalo wing sauce used; you can adjust spice by adding more or less sauce or including cayenne pepper.
- → Can these be cooked in an air fryer?
Yes, air frying at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes while turning halfway yields a crispy texture similar to baking.
- → What is the best way to seal wonton wrappers?
Brushing beaten egg along the edges before rolling helps seal the pinwheels securely and prevents filling leakage.
- → Are there alternatives to shredded chicken I can use?
Rotisserie chicken can be a convenient substitute, offering the same texture with less prep work.