Wonton cups are crisp, golden shells baked in muffin tins and perfect for holding a variety of fillings. They’re simple to make, require just two ingredients, and bring texture and structure to any small-bite recipe. Once baked, they stay crunchy and can be filled with savory or sweet combinations depending on your menu. This technique also works well with mini wrappers for smaller portions or appetizer-style servings.
When it comes to bite-sized starters, wonton appetizers cups are a standout. They’re ideal for game day, Super Bowl spreads, or any casual gathering where finger foods shine. These crispy shells are made with minimal effort and can be filled with just about anything—buffalo chicken, taco mix, crab dip, or even sweet fillings like cheesecake or lemon curd.
The beauty of these wonton cups recipes is that the shells hold their shape and crunch, even after being filled. You can prepare them ahead of time and add your filling just before serving. Once you see how easy they are to make and how versatile they are, they’ll become a staple in your snack rotation.
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Why We Love These Wonton Cups Recipes
- Great for any occasion
These wonton appetizers cups are simple to prepare and work well for a wide range of events—from casual gatherings and game nights to holiday parties. They’re an ideal starter that can be filled with almost anything, whether savory or sweet. - Customizable fillings
You can fill them with buffalo chicken cups, cheese, Knorr spinach dip, or even a sweet dessert. Really, they’re great with just about anything you like. The options are endless. You can serve them hot with a bang bang sauce recipe, or any other dipping sauce on the side. Your guests will love these wonton cup appetizers! - No waste left behind
If you’ve made dumplings or potstickers before, chances are you’ve had leftover wrappers. This is one of the best wonton cups recipes to make sure those extras don’t go to waste. A quick bake, a tasty filling, and you’ve got an easy appetizer your guests will love.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Wonton wrappers: You can find wonton wrappers in the grocery store produce section. They usually come in a package of about 50 wrappers. Or, make things easy and order them from an online grocery pickup!
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Can’t find wonton wrappers? Use egg roll wrappers instead! Just cut them in quarters.
Recipe Variations
- Sausage and ranch: Fill your wonton cups with cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and a dollop of ranch dressing. Sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper before baking for a savory, creamy bite.
- Veggie and cheese: Sauté chopped red onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms, then mix with cream cheese or shredded cheddar. Top with sliced scallions for added color and flavor.
- Spicy chicken: Combine shredded chicken with hot sauce and a drizzle of sriracha for extra heat. Add a bit of ranch or blue cheese dressing for balance.
- Asian-inspired: Toss cooked ground pork or chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and a touch of garlic. Top with shredded carrots and scallions for a flavorful bite that tastes like your favorite dumpling filling.
Equipment Used in this Recipe
- Muffin or cupcake pan
- Shot glass or a 2″ glass cup – (see notes to make them without a glass)
How to Make Wonton Appetizers Cups
- Pan preparation. Spray the muffin tins with cooking spray. Spray the bottom 1/2 of the shot glass (or small glass) with cooking spray. This will help the wonton wrappers stick to the glass, and make it easier to remove later.
- Shaping the Cups. Lightly spritz each wonton wrapper with cooking spray. Then, place it in the muffin tin well. Use the shot glass to form the inside of each appetizer cup. You may need to twist the glass slightly.
- Baking the Cups. Bake the wrappers for 10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy, with little bubbles on them. Let them cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes (unless you are adding a filling and baking).
You can then store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
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Making Mini Wonton Cups
To make mini appetizer cups, you will need mini muffin pans and mini wrappers.
The process is the same as above, but you will need to use your fingers to form the wonton wrapper into the shape of a cup. You will also need to bake them for a shorter amount of time.
Air Fryer Instructions
To make air fryer wonton cup appetizers, use glass custard cups instead of muffin pans. Bake at 325ºF following the instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Looking for other easy appetizer ideas?
Make our recipes for stuffed cream cheese jalapeno peppers, and pimento cheese balls recipe. Or, go crazy with dips – make some cream cheese corn dip or smoked queso dip!
Serving Suggestions
Once your wonton cups are baked and ready to go, it’s time to fill them with your favorite combinations. These crispy shells are a blank canvas for creative snacks and starters. For a bold option, try buffalo chicken with a swirl of sour cream and sliced green onions. Or, keep things classic with a crab rangoon-inspired filling. Love taco night? Load the cups with seasoned ground turkey or chicken, shredded lettuce, salsa, avocado, and a sprinkle of taco seasoning. You can also go with jalapeño popper fillings for that spicy, cheesy bite everyone loves. Looking for more ideas? Don’t miss our other wonton cups recipes like buffalo chicken, taco dinner cups, and jalapeño popper cups—each one is packed with flavor and easy to make for your next gathering.
Recipe FAQs
If you’re making these ahead of time, store them in an air-tight container at room temperature. They’ll last for up to two days.
The easiest way to reheat them is in the air fryer at 325ºF for 10 minutes. They will taste just as fresh as when you made them. To reheat in the oven, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes or until heated through.
After baking, let the baked wonton shells cool. Then simply place them on a baking sheet and freeze them for about an hour. Once they’re frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll last in the freezer for up to three months.
If wonton wrappers aren’t available, you can use egg roll wrappers cut into quarters. They bake similarly and still hold their shape well in muffin pans.
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How to Bake Wonton Cups
Equipment
- muffin or cupcake pan
- shot glass or a 2" glass cup - (see notes to make them without a glass)
Ingredients
- 12 wonton wrappers (find them in the grocery store produce section)
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Spray muffin pan with cooking oil. Spray the bottom 1/2 of the shot glass (or small glass) with cooking spray.
- Lightly spritz the wonton wrapper with cooking spray, then place it in the muffin well. Use the shot glass to form the wonton wrapper to the muffin well. You may need to lightly twist the glass. Do this with the rest of the wonton wrappers.
- Bake the wontons for 10 minutes, until golden and crispy, with little bubbles on them. Let the wonton cups cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes (unless you are adding a filling and baking).
- Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
Air Fryer Instructions
- To make these in an air fryer, use glass custard cups for the wonton wrappers, instead of a muffin pan. Bake at 325ºF, following the instructions above.
Notes
- Sausage and ranch: Fill your wonton cups with cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and a dollop of ranch dressing. Sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper before baking for a savory, creamy bite.
- Veggie and cheese: Sauté chopped red onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms, then mix with cream cheese or shredded cheddar. Top with sliced scallions for added color and flavor.
- Spicy chicken: Combine shredded chicken with hot sauce and a drizzle of sriracha for extra heat. Add a bit of ranch or blue cheese dressing for balance.
- Asian-inspired: Toss cooked ground pork or chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and a touch of garlic. Top with shredded carrots and scallions for a flavorful bite that tastes like your favorite dumpling filling.
- You can find wonton wrappers in the grocery store produce section. Or, make things easy and order them from online grocery pickup like I do!
- I recommend using a shot or similar glass when making your wonton cups. It helps your wrappers align with the sides of the muffin cup wells. The wrappers shrink slightly during baking, ensuring a wide enough area for filling your wonton cups.
- Can’t find wonton wrappers? Use egg roll wrappers instead! Just cut them in quarters.
- To make mini appetizer cups, you will need mini muffin tins and mini wrappers.
- The process is the same as above, but you will need to use your fingers to form the wonton wrapper into the shape of a cup. You will also need to bake them for a shorter amount of time.
- If you’re making these ahead of time, store them in an air-tight container at room temperature. They’ll last for up to two days.
- The easiest way to reheat them is in the air fryer at 325ºF for 10 minutes. They will taste just as fresh as when you made them.
- To reheat in the oven, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes or until heated through.
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Scarlet says
These wonton cups were easy and delish. A big hit with my guests!