The first thing you’ll want to do is preheat your oven to 375°F. While that’s heating up, take out your muffin tin and lightly spray each muffin cup with cooking spray. The wonton wrappers will be sitting in these cups, so make sure they don’t stick.

Now, grab your wonton wrappers. You’ll need one for each taco, and you’re going to press each one into the muffin tin like you’re making little taco bowls. Don’t stress if they don’t fit perfectly—it doesn’t need to be perfect. Once they’re all in place, pop the muffin tin in the oven for about 7-10 minutes, or until the wrappers are golden and crispy. Be sure to keep an eye on them—once they start to brown, they can go from crispy to burnt pretty fast.

While your wonton shells are baking away in the oven, it’s time to cook your protein. I love using ground beef for these tacos because it’s super easy, and the taco seasoning gives it that perfect flavor.

In a skillet, brown your ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Once it’s fully cooked, drain any excess fat. Add the taco seasoning and follow the directions on the packet (usually adding water and simmering for a few minutes). If you’re using a different protein like chicken or turkey, just cook it until it’s browned and cooked through, then shred it and add the seasoning.

Once your wonton shells are golden and crispy, it’s time for the fun part: filling them! Spoon a generous amount of your seasoned protein into each wonton shell. You don’t want to overfill them, but make sure each taco gets a good amount of meat.

Now, sprinkle a little shredded cheese on top of the meat. If you love cheese as much as I do, don’t be shy with it! Put the tacos back into the oven for about 3-5 minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese. It’s the perfect cheesy, gooey finishing touch.

Once your tacos are out of the oven and the cheese is nice and melted, it’s time to add your fresh toppings. I like to keep things simple with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a few slices of creamy avocado. If you’re a sour cream or salsa lover, now’s the time to add a dollop of sour cream or a spoonful of salsa to each taco.

Once your tacos are assembled, it’s time to dig in! These crispy baked wonton tacos are perfect for serving up to your family or guests. You can even make a taco bar and let everyone build their own tacos with their favorite toppings. It's fun, interactive, and makes for a super relaxed dinner.