How to Bake Wonton Cups

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Crispy wonton cups are easy to bake and ready for any filling—great for parties, game day, or quick appetizers.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: wonton cups, how to make wonton cups, wonton wrapper recipes

Servings: wontons

Calories: 22kcal

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reheating Instructions:

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.

Make Ahead Instructions:

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.