Chokin’ the Chicken (Chicken and Wonton air fryer appetizer)

Arti- Chokes of course… what were you thinking? This easy-to-eat appetizer makes an otherwise messy dip into a convenient, elevated, and easy hors d’oeuvre everyone will love. This is a melty Asiago, Parmesan, Spinach, Artichoke, and Chicken appetizer in a crispy wonton cup.  These simple and easy appetizers will melt in your mouth- and you will definitely be “wonton” more!

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Chokin' the Chicken

Cheesy Artichoke, Spinach, and Chicken in a crispy wonton cup

Prep Time30 mins

Active Time15 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

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Yield: 48

Author: B.J. Cumming

Equipment

• 2 Mini Muffin tins

Materials

• 48 Wonton Skins
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• ½ med Onion, finely diced
• 1/2 med Pablano Pepper, Finely diced
• 1½ tsp Minced Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Flour
• 3 oz Whipping cream
• 3 oz Milk
• 4 oz Cream cheese
• 1 ½ Cup Shaved Asiago, and Parmesan Blend cheese
• 10 oz Frozen Spinach
• 13.75 oz Can of Artichokes
• 3 oz Chicken Breast(thinly diced) Usually buy from Deli counter
• ¼ tsp Red Pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

Prepare Wonton Cups

• Preheat over to 375
• Cover Muffin Tins with Cooking Spray
• Bring Wonton Skins to room temperature
• Place Wonton skin over the muffin hole, and use your fingers gently form a cup in the depression- repeat for 48 cups
• Coat the Wonton Cups with a light coat of Cooking Spray
• Bake for 5 minutes, and pull out of the oven

Prepare Filling

• Saute Butter, Onion, Garlic, and Pablano Pepper
• Add flour, and stir
• Add Whipping Cream, and Milk, and Stir
• Add Cream Cheese and Asiago/Parm Cheese shreds. Stir until the mixture is smooth and thick
• Add the diced Artichoke, diced Chicken, and drained Spinach
• Add Red Pepper Flakes and Black Pepper. Stir
• Place a teaspoon full of filling in each cup
• Bake an additional 9-10 minutes at 375 degrees
• Serve warm if possible

Aphrodesi’hacks’

In a big hurry for a party?  You could use store-bought Spinach and Artichoke dip. Prepare the wonton cups as directed, add your dip, and finish by baking an additional 9- 10 minutes

Make this a Vegetarian app, by eliminating the Chicken. Delish!

Spice it up!  Make this simple and unusual appetizer a little spicier by adding 1/4 teaspoon of Red Pepper Flakes