These Pepperoni Pizza Cupcakes are made up of pepperoni, cheese, and pizza sauce baked inside of crisp wonton wrappers — Only 4 main ingredients and 20 minutes! Perfect as an appetizer or a quick lunch.

You guys, I am just not at a point in my life where I have the time or energy to cook a meal that involves 17 ingredients and 3 different pots. (Please pass me all the one pot meals and slow cooker recipes)
And besides, sometimes simple is insanely delicious.
These Pepperoni Pizza Cupcakes are so good. And if you want to make them good for you, you can always increase the veggie content. Mushrooms, chopped spinach or kale, grated carrot, grated zucchini — whatever you want to hide under all of that spicy pepperoni and oozing sauce and cheese. You could even go all out and use turkey pepperoni and low fat cheese, if you really wanted.
I might even like these more than pizza itself.
Both are good in their own ways, but with these there’s no yeast dough to deal with. You also get a soft, noodle like texture from the wonton that inside the muffin pan, and then those crispy, crunchy edges that get all golden on top. It’s win-win.
One of the only reasons pizza is still way up there is because real pizza is great for making ahead, freezing, or packing in lunches and reheating quickly in the microwave. I try not to make too many leftovers of these wonton cupcakes because, though they are still just as flavorful, those beautiful golden edges just don’t have the same crunch after sitting in the fridge (though if you want to make them ahead, be sure to reheat them in the oven so they crisp up and don’t get soggy!)
So grab all five — yes, FIVE — ingredients and give these a try. You’ll be on your way to oozy cheesy crunchy bliss in no time.
Pepperoni Pizza Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 18 small wonton wrappers about 3-4″ in width
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced pepperoni
- 1 cup finely diced red pepper
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine pepperoni, pepper and pizza sauce in a bowl.
- Lay one wonton wrapper in the bottom of 9 muffin cups. Press the wrapper in right to the edges so that it sticks to the non-stick spray. Lay another over top, and press down.
- Fill each wonton cup with filling, spreading evenly.
- Top with cheese and bake about 15 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is bubbly. Let cool slightly before eating.
Notes
**As shown in the video, I have tried placing both wrappers right in the bottom and then filling. It cuts out an extra step and works just as well! You do what you prefer.
Nutrition Information
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Alice says
The video shows the won ton wrappers being put in together and then filled which conflicts with the written instructions. Does it make a Difference? Also, the video shows considerably less than a full cup of cheese. Do you recommend reducing the Amount?
Ashley Fehr says
Sorry! I’ve added a note to explain. I’ve done both ways, and both work well. The video does not show the full amount, which is why it looks like there is less cheese.
cherrie says
Make a bunch today and I added diced sausage to it. (already cooked) mmm mmmm good it was a big hit/ thank you for sharing this.
Ashley Fehr says
I love that idea! Thanks for sharing!
Courtney says
I can only find egg roll wrappers. Has anyone tried using them instead of the wonton wrappers???
Ashley Fehr says
Did you check in the refrigerated section by the produce? That’s where I usually find the wonton wrappers. I would think egg roll wrappers would be similar though, but some are quite large. You want the small ones!
Krow says
Mine are in the oven right now! I ended up a little light on the red pepper(only bought one and ended up with about 3/4 a cup) but it looks like it’ll work out perfect. I’m pairing it with a salad for my boyfriend and I. Thank you for the new food idea!
Ashley Fehr says
Totally fine! I hope you enjoy them!
Alisa says
Hi,
This is really nice blog, I used to visit once a week, There is always something new to learn.
Thank You ๐
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Alisa!
Lani says
These are absolutely adorable and perfect for a party I’m attending in a couple of weeks. However, our destination is about an hour and a half away from our home. Would these survive reheating after being cooled? I’m sure my friends wouldn’t mind eating cold pizza bites, but just in case. Thanks!
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Lani! I don’t know if they would reheat well. If you wanted to try reheating them I would put them back in the pan and reheat them in the oven at 400 degrees F for 5-10 minutes
Lauren says
Can you make these using only a single layer of wonton? Will the bottom of the wrapper hold up ok as a single layer? I’m making these for an appetizer for a large party.
Ashley Fehr says
I’ve made some varieties with a single layer and they’re fine! You’ll just have to watch how full you fill them — I wouldn’t go over the edge of the wonton ๐
yami says
do you think these could be made substituting rice paper for the wonton wrappers? i can’t have gluten and these seem like a really great idea for quick pizza dish. is there any way of knowing if rice paper like you’d use for spring rolls could be used as a substitute and still hold up the toppings? sorry if this is a weird question.
thanks for any answers.
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Yami! I wish I could help you. I have never used rice paper for any recipe so I really can’t say. If you do try it I’d love to hear back about how it went!
Terry says
I would make either cookies, cake or pizza dough, since my hubby loves pizza and has been asking me to make a pizza.
Ashley says
Homemade pizza is the best!
Vic Blu says
Pear cake
Holli says
I would make pizza dough!
Jessica Edwards says
a great big cake!
BriAnna says
Ahh these would be perfect for my halliween movie night! And if I won the kitchen aid, I would first make a big chiffon cake…or cupcakes. I would pretty much use it everyday haha ๐
Ashley says
Thanks BriAnna — they would totally be perfeect for that! Cake is always a good choice ๐
Jeffrey says
I’d make a chocolate stout cake that has been on my radar for quite some time. I really don’t like drinking beer but love the taste it adds to baked goods.
Gladys Williams Odom says
would love the kitchen aid to do all my holiday baking and cooking….beginning with my family’s favorite, sweet potato cassarole!
Ashley says
It is that time of year!
Kevin | keviniscooking says
These look super easy and tasty. I think I’d add some pesto too and call it a perfect snack!
Ashley says
Pesto would be awesome on these!
Kelly says
Looks delish!!!! ๐
Ashley says
Thanks Kelly!
Mary Ellen says
Love these! They look so easy to make.
Ashley says
Thanks so much!
Tash says
I love the concept of these! Maybe with these, I can finally trick my little brother into actually eating something that I ‘bake’! (He’s always paranoid that there are hidden veggies or nuts, which he hates and so steers well clear of everything I make!)
Ashley says
Haha, you could probably even sneak some veggies in these if you wanted! ๐
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These are adorable, Ashley! Love how creative and fun they are with the wonton wrappers! They would make perfect snacks or party food – yum!
Ashley says
Thanks Kelly! I love wonton wrappers — you can stuff them with anything and they’re so easy!