Description
These Buffalo Chicken Rangoons are crispy, golden-fried wontons filled with a creamy, spicy buffalo chicken mixture. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack, they combine tender cooked chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and smooth cream cheese wrapped in delicate wonton skins and fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 boneless chicken breast (fully cooked and shredded)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (not hot sauce)
- 2 minced green onions (white portion only)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Wrappers
- 12 ounce package wonton wraps
Frying
- Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for frying (24-48 ounces depending on pot size)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breast in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-17 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from water and shred finely using two forks.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, minced green onions, and garlic powder if using. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended into a creamy filling.
- Assemble Rangoons: Lay a wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface. Spoon about one heaping teaspoon of the buffalo chicken mixture into the center. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger. Fold the wrapper over diagonally to form a triangle and press firmly to seal all edges tightly.
- Heat Oil: Pour 2 inches of oil into a saucepan and heat on high until the oil reaches approximately 360°F. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature accurately.
- Fry Rangoons: Carefully place 5-6 rangoons into the hot oil. Fry for 20-30 seconds, turning if needed, until they are golden brown and crisp. Monitor closely as they cook quickly and edges can burn.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried rangoons with a slotted spoon or spider strainer and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly to avoid undercooking in the filling.
- Do not overfill the wontons to prevent them from bursting during frying.
- Maintain oil temperature at 360°F for even frying and crispy texture.
- Can be served with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Use fresh wonton wrappers for best results; keep unused wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
