Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
These crispy buffalo chicken pinwheels are a quick, spicy, and creamy snack perfect for parties or casual get-togethers, served with a creamy ranch dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 32 pinwheels (about 8 per tortilla), serves 4-5 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 300g)
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (about 120ml)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (about 115g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 100g)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (about 28g)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- For the dip:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (about 120ml)
- Optional: splash of buttermilk or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo hot sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, ranch seasoning, and sliced green onions if using. Mix until evenly coated and creamy.
- Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the buffalo chicken mixture over each tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch at the edges.
- Roll each tortilla tightly from one edge to the other like a jelly roll.
- Slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife, about 8 pinwheels per tortilla.
- Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Brush the tops lightly with melted butter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until edges are golden brown and crispy.
- While baking, prepare the ranch dip by thinning ranch dressing with a splash of buttermilk or sour cream if desired. Chill until serving.
- Let the pinwheels cool for about 5 minutes after baking to allow cheese to set.
- Serve warm with creamy ranch dip on the side.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Brush with melted butter for golden crisp edges. Rest pinwheels before serving to help cheese set. For gluten-free, swap tortillas with gluten-free wraps or lettuce leaves. Dairy-free versions can use almond-based cream cheese and ranch alternatives. Air fryer option: cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 pinwheels
- Calories: 300350
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 600800
- Fat: 1520
- Saturated Fat: 79
- Carbohydrates: 2025
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 2025
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