These Wonton Taco Cups are portable taco cups that deliver all the flavors of a crunchy shell taco in a handheld appetizer or dinner!A FUN TAKE ON TACOSWonton Taco Cups are a fun and flavorful way to serve tacos in a crispy, handheld bite sized dish. Theyre like mini tacos in a cup form that are made with just a few simple ingredients like seasoned ground beef, salsa, and melted cheese all nestled inside of a perfectly cooked, golden-brown wonton wrappers. Theyre quick to prep, easy to customize with your favorite toppings, and perfect for parties, appetizers, potlucks or if you just want a fun weeknight dinner. Ready in only 25 minutes!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:What can I use instead of wonton wrappers? I seem to love taco cups of all forms, ha! I have a few other taco cup recipes. If you dont want the wonton wrappers, try these Crescent Taco Cups and Taco Biscuit Cups. What to serve with Taco Wonton Cups? These are delicious as little appetizers but can be served as a main course too. I like to serve these with Mexican rice, refried beans, Mexican Cornbread, or with a little side salad! Where do I find wonton wrappers in the grocery store? I usually find them in the refrigerated section of the produce department. If you cant find wonton wrappers, you could probably use egg roll wrappers, but, I probably wouldnt double them up since it might be too thick. You would also want to keep an eye on the cooking time, I would think it might take a tad bit longer, but Im not sure, since I havent tested it with them. I think spring roll wrappers could be used as well. But, obviously, youll get the best results with wonton wrappers. Can I make these ahead of time and freeze them? You can make the meat mixture ahead of time and freeze it. If you make and assemble the taco cups, they wont thaw well. The wontons will get rubbery. What else can I add to these Wonton Taco Cups? These taco cups are hearty and delicious, but here are a couple of ways to add a bit more variation.You can add a 4-ounce can of drained chopped green chilies to the taco meat for a bit more spice.You can add Tablespoon of minced garlic to the meat while it browns.Add diced sweet onion to the meat while browning it.Try hot taco sauce or a splash of sriracha on the toppings for a bit of spicy heat. Whats the best way to store leftovers? If you have leftover taco cups, you can keep them in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Allow the taco cups to cool completely before you transfer them to your container. This will keep your wonton wrappers crispy. Whats the best way to reheat leftover Taco Cups? You can reheat your taco cups in the oven or air fryer. I dont like to use the microwave because they tend to get soggy.Oven: Preheat your oven to 375F and place your taco cups on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until heated throughout.Air fryer: Add the taco cups to the basket of your air fryer. Cook at 360F for 6-8 minutes. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)olive oil You can use any cooking oil or fat that you prefer to cook with or no oil at all. I would only use the oil if using a lean meat. ground beef 90/10 or 80/20 work great. You could also use ground chicken or turkey.taco seasoning If youre watching your sodium intake, you can use low-sodium taco seasoning. You can even make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning if you prefer. salsa I also like using mild or hot salsas depending on who Im serving. I like hot for adults, but I always use mild when Im serving kids. My favorite is Herdez salsa. If you dont want to use salsa, you can just use cup water (like it calls for on the back of the taco packet).wonton wrappersshredded Mexican blend cheese Mexican blend cheese fits the taco theme, but you can use just plain shredded cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack, or pepper jack if you like a little spice.HOW TO MAKE WONTON TACO CUPS:Preheat the oven to 400F and spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil (if using) to the pan and allow it to heat for about 1 minute (you only need to use the oil if your using lean meat.)Once the oil is shiny and moves easily about the pan, add the beef, breaking it up into crumbles as it browns.Once cooked, drain any excess grease from the pan and stir in the taco seasoning and salsa (Do not mix the taco seasoning with water as directed on the package. The salsa provides enough liquid).Remove from heat and set aside. Place 2 wonton wrappers overlapping to fill the whole cup. If you have large wonton wrappers, you can just add one as long as it covers the whole cup and hangs over a bit. Fill each wonton cup with the ground beef mixture, about 2 Tablespoons each. You can use a spring loaded cookie scoop to make this easy!Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until the wonton wrappers are toasted and lightly browned. The filling is cooked already, so we are just baking the wonton wrappers.Once done, immediately top the ground beef with equal amounts of shredded cheese in each cup so that it melts well.Then top with your favorite taco toppings!CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Cream Cheese WontonsJalapeo Popper WontonsChicken Egg Roll In a BowlCheeseburger Egg RollsReuben Egg Rolls PrintWonton Taco CupsWonton wrapper cups filled with taco meat, salsa and cheese. Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 25 minutes minutesServings 12Calories 179kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1 pound ground beef1 ounce packet taco seasoning (I used 80/20) cup chunky salsa (I like Herdez mild salsa)24 wonton wrappers1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheeseOptional toppings:diced tomatoes, sour cream, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, taco sauceInstructionsPreheat the oven to 400F and spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.In a large skillet over medium heat, add Tablespoon oil (if using) to the pan and allow it to heat for about 1 minute. Note: if your meat has some fat in it, then skip the oil, but if it is lean, I suggest using the oil.Once the oil is shiny and moves easily about the pan, add 1 pound ground beef, breaking it up into crumbles as it browns. Once cooked, drain any excess grease from the pan and stir in 1 ounce packet taco seasoning and cup chunky salsa Note: you are not adding any additional water like it states on the taco packet the salsa provides enough liquid. Remove from heat and set aside.Place 2 wonton wrappers overlapping to fill each cup in the muffin tin (I try to put them at an angle to each other). If you have large wonton wrappers, you can just add one as long as it covers the whole cup and hangs over a bit. Fill each wonton cup with the ground beef mixture, about 2 Tablespoons each. You can use a spring loaded cookie scoop to make this easier. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until the wonton wrappers are toasted and lightly browned. The filling is cooked already, so we are just baking the wonton wrappers. Once done, immediately top each wonton with shredded cheese. Doing it while warm will help it melt.Then top with your favorite taco toppings! NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 445mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g