Description
These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wraps combine tender chicken strips coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mix, baked or air fried to perfection, then tossed in spicy buffalo sauce. Wrapped with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese, and drizzled with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, these wraps are a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for game days or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Breading
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Oil spray for baking or air frying
Sauce and Wraps
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Equipment: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) to ensure the cooking environment is ready for crispy chicken.
- Prepare Breading Station: Set up three separate bowls: one with the all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This setup will help bread the chicken evenly and add flavor.
- Bread the Chicken: Take each chicken strip and dredge it first in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture to ensure a crispy crust once cooked.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the breaded chicken strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet or into the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the chicken with oil to aid browning and crisping. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes or air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
- Coat Chicken in Buffalo Sauce: Once cooked, immediately toss the hot chicken strips in buffalo sauce to coat them evenly, infusing each bite with spicy flavor.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay out each flour tortilla and layer shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and the buffalo chicken strips. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing for added creaminess and flavor.
- Wrap and Serve: Tightly roll each tortilla around the fillings, slice in half, and serve the wraps warm for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Make the wrap lighter and healthier by using grilled chicken strips instead of breaded, fried chicken.
- Add sliced avocado, red onion, or extra hot sauce for more flavor and texture variety.
- These wraps can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator but are best enjoyed fresh to maintain crispiness.
