These Jalapeño Popper Wontons are the perfect bite-sized combo of crispy, cheesy, and spicy. Serve them as gameday food or bring them to your next football party. They’re always a hit. If you’re looking for easy finger foods for a party or planning your Super Bowl finger foods lineup, these are a must!

These are made for snacking. Cream cheese and cheddar give the filling that classic popper flavor, while chopped jalapeños and bacon add the perfect balance of spice and smoky crunch. They’re bite-sized, easy to make ahead, and always the first thing to go at any gathering.

Helpful Tips

When handling jalapeno peppers, it’s a good idea to wear gloves to protect your hands from spicy oils. This prevents any discomfort or accidental contact with your eyes.
Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature before mixing it with other ingredients. This makes it easier to blend and results in a smoother filling.
Be careful not to overfill the wonton wrappers with the cream cheese mixture. Too much filling can cause the wontons to burst open while frying.
Wonton wrappers can dry out quickly, so cover them with a damp cloth while you work to prevent them from becoming brittle.
Offer a variety of dipping sauces like sweet chili sauce, ranch dressing, or sour cream to complement the spicy jalapeno popper wontons.

Jalapeno Popper Wontons

These Jalapeno Popper Wontons combine cream cheese, savory bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and spicy jalapenos in crunchy wonton wrappers.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 13

Total Time 28

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings Wontons

Calories 76 kcal

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese softened
2 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
3 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
20 wonton wrappers
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
Cooking oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, bacon, cheddar, and jalapeno peppers. Arrange wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Scoop about one teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper.
Moisten your finger in a bowl of water and wet the edges of a wonton wrapper. Fold the wonton into a triangle. Continue on until all are complete.
For the oven, place all of the wontons, spaced out, on the baking sheet.
Brush each wonton lightly with cooking oil.
Bake for 8 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Serve with sweet chili dipping sauce.

For the deep fryer:

Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375° F (190° C). When hot, fry the wontons a few at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

For the air fryer:

Space the wontons out in the air fryer basket so they aren’t touching. Cook on 375° F for 8 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.3mg

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