These Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups combine everything you love about jalapeño poppers with the crunchy charm of golden wonton wrappers. They’re spicy, creamy, cheesy, and totally addictive.
Perfect for game day or party trays, these bite-sized cups pack serious flavor. Each one delivers a satisfying blend of crispy edges, smoky bacon, and melty cheese with just enough jalapeño heat.
Star Ingredients That Make Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups Shine
- Wonton wrappers – Light, crisp, and the perfect vessel to hold all the creamy, spicy goodness.
- Cream cheese – The rich, velvety base that ties the filling together.
- Sour cream – Adds tang and helps balance out the richness of the cheeses and bacon.
- Cheddar cheese – Sharp and melty, it adds depth and a gooey texture.
- Cooked bacon – Smoky and savory, it brings irresistible crunch and bold flavor.
- Jalapeños – The star spice element, diced fine for perfect heat in every bite.
- Garlic – Fragrant and bold, giving the filling an aromatic base.
- Green onions – Fresh, mild bite that cuts through the richness.
Quick & Crunchy: How to Make Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
Begin by crisping up the wonton wrappers in a mini muffin tin to form their golden shell. While they bake, stir together the creamy filling of cheeses, jalapeños, garlic, bacon, and green onions.
Once the shells are ready, fill each with a generous scoop of the mixture, then top with extra bacon and cheese. Return to the oven just long enough to melt and marry the flavors. Let cool slightly, then serve warm and watch them disappear.
Pro Tips & Tasty Twists
For extra heat, don’t fully deseed the jalapeños—those little seeds bring the fire. Prefer a smoky flavor? Try adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the filling. You can even swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicier cheese blend.
Feeling adventurous? Mix in some chopped sun-dried tomatoes or caramelized onions for a sweet-savory punch. For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and add more diced veggies like roasted corn or bell peppers for texture.
Hosting a party? Prep the filling a day in advance and assemble just before baking. They also make an excellent pairing with ranch or chipotle aioli for dipping.
Crispy, Creamy & Convenient: Storing Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
To store leftovers, let the cups cool completely before placing them in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place them on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes to regain their crispness. Avoid microwaving, as it softens the wonton shells. If you want to freeze them, assemble but don’t bake. Freeze the unbaked cups in the muffin tin, then transfer to a zip-top bag. Bake from frozen with a few extra minutes of cook time.
Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese reserve 4 tablespoons
- 1 brick 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
- 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and diced (retain seeds for extra heat if desired)
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1½ cups cooked bacon crumbled (reserve 4 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Nestle one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, ensuring they are pressed gently to form a cup. Mist the wrappers with additional cooking spray and pre-bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- As the wrappers bake, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, diced jalapeños, green onion, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese (reserving a portion of bacon and cheese for topping) in a medium bowl until fully incorporated.
- Distribute the filling evenly among the pre-baked wonton shells, pressing lightly to settle the mixture. Top each filled cup with a sprinkling of the reserved bacon and cheese.
- Return the filled cups to the oven and bake for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the wontons are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Allow the cups to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before removing from the tin and serving.
Air Fryer Method
- Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin and preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Follow the same preparation steps, pre-baking the wonton cups for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Fill each cup with the cheese mixture, top with the reserved bacon and cheese, and air fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and melty.
- Repeat the process to complete 24 servings.
