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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Recipe

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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a tasty and easy-to-make snack or appetizer that combines spicy wing sauce with creamy ranch and cheddar cheese, all wrapped inside a soft tortilla and crisped to perfection in the air fryer. Perfect for game days or casual get-togethers, these pinwheels deliver bold flavor with a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 3 tablespoons wing sauce (more for dipping or drizzling)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning

Assembly

  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, wing sauce, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning. Use a fork to mash and mix the ingredients together until thoroughly combined and creamy.
  2. Assemble the pinwheels: Divide the chicken mixture evenly between the two flour tortillas, spreading it out evenly to cover the entire surface, reaching the edges.
  3. Add cheese and roll: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over each tortilla, then roll each tortilla up tightly from one edge to the other, forming a log shape.
  4. Trim and slice: Use a sharp knife to trim off the edges of each rolled tortilla to neaten the pinwheels. Slice each rolled tortilla into 5 equal pieces to create the bite-sized pinwheels.
  5. Air fry the pinwheels: Arrange the pinwheels in a single layer in an air fryer basket that has been sprayed lightly with oil or lined with parchment paper. Cook at 370°F (188°C) for 5 minutes, until the tortillas are crisp and golden to your preference.
  6. Serve immediately: Remove from the air fryer and serve the buffalo chicken pinwheels hot with extra wing sauce for dipping or drizzling if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add extra wing sauce or hot sauce to the filling.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, baking the pinwheels in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes will also yield crispy results.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas if you need the recipe to be gluten free.
  • The cream cheese should be softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • These pinwheels are best served fresh and warm for optimal taste and texture.

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