Jalapeno Popper Wontons

a hand and tong holding a jalapeno popper wonton cup and a serving tray full of jalapeno wonton popper cups and a striped red cloth in the background.

5 from 26 votes

These jalapeño popper wonton cups are the perfect bite-sized appetizer! Try this easy jalapeño popper wontons recipe for your next party!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Holiday

Cuisine: American

Servings: wontons

Calories: 123kcal

Author: Renae Gerhardstein

Equipment

muffin or cupcake pan
shot glass or a 2" glass cup (see equipment list above in post)

Ingredients

Wonton Cups

12 wonton wrappers (find them in the grocery store produce section)
cooking spray

Jalapeno Popper filling

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided (or 1/2 cup of bacon bits)
2 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, divided (leave some seeds in for a spicier appetizer)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or Colby jack cheese)
4 ounces (1/2 cup) cream cheese softened
⅓ cup sour cream

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. Place the sprayed side down evenly over the muffin cup and press down inside. Use the shot glass to form the wonton wrapper to the muffin well sides. 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 if storing for later. If filling immediately follow the remaining steps.

Jalapeno Popper filling

While the wontons are baking, prepare your filling. Reserve 2 tablespoons each of the bacon, jalapeños peppers, and cheddar cheese and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the bacon, jalapeños, shredded cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream.
Use a small spoon to drop about 1 tablespoon of the jalapeno filling mixture into the baked wonton cups. Sprinkle on the reserved cheddar cheese, bacon bits, then jalapeno peppers on top of the filling.
Bake at 350ºF for 8-10 minutes, until the wontons edges are golden brown and the cheese filing has melted. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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

You can find wonton wrappers in the grocery store produce section. Or, make things really easy and order them from Walmart's online grocery pickup like I do!
I recommend using a shot glass or a 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 and this ensures there will be a wide enough area for the jalapeno popper filling in wonton cups.
You can also freeze these appetizers! Just place them on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag.
Jalapeño popper wontons will be kept in the freezer for up to three months. To prepare it, bake the frozen wontons at 350ºF until warmed through, about 20 minutes.

TFN Pro Tip:

Don’t have a shot glass? You can use your fingers in a pinch! Place the greased wonton wrappers above the muffin cup and starting in the middle, press down lightly, working the wrapper against the wall of the muffin cup.

Recipe Variations:

Turn up the spice with an extra pinch of black pepper or diced hot peppers.
Add a dash of onion powder for more savory flavor.
Top with scallions or serve with sliced avocado for a cool contrast.
Try mixing in chopped cooked chicken for added protein.

Use the shot glass to form the wonton wrapper to the muffin well sides. Do this with the rest of the wonton wrappers.

To make Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups ahead of time:

You can make cream cheese jalapeno wontons up to a day in advance. Just store them in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to bake.

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftover jalapeno popper wontons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

My preferred way to reheat these 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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